Civic Center complex, Fairfield, Ca

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. [...]

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..

Fairfield looking west; Union Ave. in foreground with Majestic Dance Hall, carriage shop, bakery and Jacobson home. On left is Broadway, on right Deleware. Center background is new Fairfield Grammer School; year 1908..

Aerial view of Fairfield CA., taken in 1952. Armijo High School in center. Waterman Park Housing in upper right..

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. [...]

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. [...]

Park and Recreation Element of the 1969 City of Vacaville General Plan. Prepared by Theodore Osmundson and Associates and presented to the City Council in August 1969. The Recreation Element consists of two studies which have been combined into a comprehensive overview of the Vacaville urban and regional environment. The following school parks are included in this report: Fairmont, Elm, Ulatis, Markham, Jepson, Monte Vista, Hemlock, and Alamo. [...]