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Horse racing popular in summer of 1856 / Delaplane, Kristin [288] [ECHOS-1996-288]
Third in a series Citizens of Solano County celebrated Independence Day 1856 with balls in Suisun City and at Tufts on Putah Creek, where a large crowd gathered. Between Benicia and Vallejo was A.P. Ryerson's Half Mile Track, and the races were on. For a purse of at least $40, there was a free-for-all, one-mile race with trotting horses [...]
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Christmas trees become tradition in 1800s / Delaplane, Kristin [266] [ECHOS-1995-266]
Information for this article came from the Solano County archives. Last in a series By 1877, there were beginning to be a number of family Christmas trees, and it was also noted that it was becoming a custom to have a public Christmas tree. Apparently the public tree was not located in a church, but in another building or hall. It was felt by some that this "public tree" made an ostentatious display of the holiday, at the same time recognizing that it did give the children a great deal of joy.
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Memories of the Fairfield area / Bowen, Jerry [198] [WAYITWAS-2004-198]
Memoirs often provide valuable insight about the past that may seem of little importance when an individual first writes them. Today, with the last remains of the old company town of Cement rapidly disappearing under the onslaught of new development, a way of life is also being relegated to the dusty archives of history to be remembered only in the minds of a few old-timers and people who enjoy learning about the past.
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A man of history, community service / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [121] [WAYITWAS-2002-121]
This is the story of a man many folks in Solano County know. I have always felt very fortunate that I was lucky enough to count myself among Bert Hughes' many friends.
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Fire and Bulldozers Erase Our Past / Rico, John [910] [RICO-1979-910]
TIME HAS TAKEN ITS TOLL - In recent years there have been efforts exerted in an attempt to salvage some of the older buildings in the community, both business and residential.
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Agricultural tradition of Solano recounted / Delaplane, Kristin [411] [ECHOS-1999-411]
While the discovery of gold in California is being celebrated throughout the state during the sesquicentennial, the majority of people who came to California did not find wealth in the Gold Rush but rather in agriculture.
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Commerce ebbs, expands in Solano past / Delaplane, Kristin [409] [ECHOS-1998-409]
In 1873, Suisun City was enjoying its place as the hub of activity in the county. In that town, it was tradition to welcome in the New Year and ring out the old by ringing both the church and fire bells.
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The way it was: Poor road conditions in Solano / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [869] [WAYITWAS-2008-869]
This story concludes the "Solano - The Way It Was" column. It has been a rewarding experience to delve into the lesser-known stories of our community. I am grateful to all readers for your suggestions, comments, critics and nice compliments. I also want to thank Reporter editor Diane Barney and its outstanding editors for their wonderful support over the past eight years.
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Diaries chronicle a long road west / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [188] [WAYITWAS-2003-188]
Recently, a great-great-great-granddaughter of one of the early settlers in the Vacaville area, David Creighton, approached me with the news that she would like to share some of his diaries and letters with me.
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Fighting pests all in a day's work / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [68] [WAYITWAS-2001-68]
Pests and diseases have always been major concerns of every farmer.
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