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Solano History 18 records found  1 - 10next  jump to record: Search took 0.02 seconds. 
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County abounds with sites to uncover region's past / Delaplane, Kristin [422] [ECHOS-1999-422]
Most of these organizations have a membership service and welcome volunteers. Following is a listing of these centers, sites and resources:
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Sources on Solano County history abound / Delaplane, Kristin [423] [ECHOS-1999-423]
This is the second in a two-part series devoted to providing a list of history centers and historical sites in Solano County. These places offer a myriad of activities that enhance our regional heritage and teach people about the area's exciting past.
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History centers, sites found all over county / Delaplane, Kristin [386] [ECHOS-1998-386]
History centers and historical sites in Solano County serve as resources and many offer tours and programs for groups and schools as a means of teaching people about the region's exciting past.
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Solano County offers many ways to see past / Delaplane, Kristin [387] [ECHOS-1998-387]
But last week's list told only half the story. History centers can also be found in and around the cities of Rio Vista, Benicia and Vallejo. Like their counterparts in the central and northern Solano County, these centers also rely on volunteers to fulfill their missions.
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School, church, musical activities abound / Delaplane, Kristin [340] [ECHOS-1997-340]
One hundred years ago, the schools in the Dixon area were running smoothly. Miss Mary Kirby was the teacher at the Silveyville school. Pitts School was where Miss Blanche Holly taught, and Miss Mercy Tucke headed up Currey School. A number of activities were taking place at the high school [...]
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Ranch life full of drama / Delaplane, Kristin [435] [ECHOS-1999-435]
Today I am announcing my retirement from this column. It has been a source of great pleasure, and knowing there are many good stories yet to uncover, I feel some regret.
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Marble, healing water spring from Tolenas site / Delaplane, Kristin [432] [ECHOS-1999-432]
It was said that long ago, native Indians called the springs, located on a hill five miles north of Suisun City, "The Land of the Healing Waters." This was to become the site of Tolenas Springs (a.k.a. Solano Mineral Springs and Suisun Soda Springs), a famous Solano County landmark for many decades.
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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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Musical chairs in Fairfield / Delaplane, Kristin [229] [ECHOS-1995-229]
Information for this article came from the Fairfield Library and the Vacaville Heritage Council. Benicia was the first county seat of Solano County. By 1858, it was clear a more centrally located county seat was needed to accommodate the growing population of the region.
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Historic sites hidden by a veil of the past / Bowen, Jerry [616] [WAYITWAS-2005-616]
Perhaps in this piece I'll raise an awareness of the rapidly disappearing historic sites that we are losing in Solano County or of those that have already vanished because so little is known about them.
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