The first step toward a Fairfield Civic Center began on November 24, 1953, when the City CouncIl voted to proceed with purchase from the Federal Government of a thirty-three acre site just north of the City's Central Business District. This site was well known as Wateman Park and had been a World War II temporary housing project of 315 unots with a central recreation center and cafeteria. At the time of purchase the City Council intended that the site become Fairfield's Civic Center. The City Hall building is the largest of the five building complex. [...]
Vacaville Community Center and Swim Pool Complex Dedication Program December 1, 1973. Master of Ceremonies: John Bowman. Now referred to as the Ulatis or Three Oaks Community Center. Excerpt from the Welcome Message: Your City Council is very proud to dedicate this functional and attractive recreational complex to the citizens of Vacaville. [...]
Vacaville Civic Center Dedication Ceremony Brochure January 11, 1969. This brochure includes detailed photos, cost estimates, and a brief history of Vacaville and the Civic Center Project. The Master of Ceremonies was Judge Walter W. Weir, Jr. [...]
Showing Block Numbers for Mail Delivery Service. November 1937..
Showing Block Numbers for Mail Delivery Service. November 1937. This map is a clearer scan of an earlier 1937 Vacaville map added to our database. Reference record number 801 for the same map with handwritten addresses..
Solano County Economic Development Profile Booklet from 1985 highlighting the advantages of living and doing business in Solano County. A complete overview of county history, governmental structure, employment outlook, agricultural activity, county government officials, shopping, leisure, parks and recreation areas, areas of interest, and vital statistics about Solano County residents. This booklet also includes an impressive array of advertisements from the local businesses of the time..
The City of Vacaville Historic District Review Committee was appointed by the City Council to review the potential of an historic district in the Main Street area. The Committee spent five months developing a proposed historic district. The district is intended to serve as a catalyst to encourage economic revitalization of the area. This report includes an overview of Main Street, Explanation of the Historic District Proposal, Proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance and the Proposed Design Criteria..
Vacaville Community Brochure from 1972 showcasing various attractive aspects of the community. Topics include: Community Profile, History, Lifestyle, Recreation, Schools, Industrial Park, People, Industry and the Fiesta Days. The Community Profile section includes interesting statistical information for the time. For example, the population in 1972 was 22,850..
The Civic Center is constructed on a portion of the former 33 acre Waterman Park Housing property. The remainder of the site is master planned as a governmental center, to include a library, post office, theater-auditorium, State and Federal offices and school administration building, surrounding the large lake in the center of the site. The Civic Center design is the winning entry of Architect Robert Hawley in the City's design competition that attracted over 40 entries from Northern California architects..
Prepared by Solano Engineers Associated, 50 Lincoln Highway, Vallejo, CA. Approved by Vacaville City Council Members: Mayor Albert S. Porter, Jos E. Libonati, Howard I. Burton, Richard E. Coffer, Carroll S. [...]