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1908 Map of Napa and Solano Counties California 1908 Map of Napa and Solano Counties California
1908

Shows roads, railways, towns, drainage, township and range, and ranchos. Blueline - county borders hand colored..
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Dobbins Road on right looking into town to the north
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Town of Cordelia launched with high hopes / Delaplane, Kristin [240] [ECHOS-1995-240]
Information for this article came from the Vacaville Heritage Council, Solano Genealogical Society and Fairfield Public Library archives. In 1866, the boundaries of Green Valley Township were laid out. They included the sites of Green Valley and Suisun Valley and the villages Cordelia/Bridgeport, and Rockville.
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Towns vanished when railroad passed them by / Bowen, Jerry [25] [WAYITWAS-2000-25]
I have always been fascinated by old maps and the potential stories they reveal. Working at the Solano County Archives is especially intriguing because of its numerous old maps. Many of you already know something about the towns that will be described in a series of articles to follow, but for newcomers to Solano County or its history, it won't hurt to get acquainted with the communities that once served travelers and '49ers in the later 1800s. My thanks to James Davis for a suggestion about the town of Cement, which became the catalyst of this series of articles.
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Bridges built over troubling waters in town / Delaplane, Kristin [369] [ECHOS-1998-369]
Dingley's Mill in Green Valley changed hands and the new owners had plans to enlarge the establishment and employ steam as the power source. George Dingley was forced to abandon his mill through a foreclosure eviction notice. When he originally purchased the land, the seller failed to disclose the mortgage liability.
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Elmira a quiet town but for trains, gunfire / Delaplane, Kristin [345] [ECHOS-1997-345]
In 1883, Elmira was a relatively quiet place except when the trains came through. Therefore, citizens were more than a little alarmed to hear gunfire one day. It turned out that it was the result of the town's constable, McKinney, firing on an escaping prisoner Napa Jim. Whether or not Constable McKinney hit his target is unknown.
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Town not untouched by war / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [20] [WAYITWAS-2000-20]
Vacaville residents during the 1850s and 1860s largely were supporters of the Democratic Party. With their strong agricultural background, voters found the Democratic platform more to their liking than the business-oriented one of the Republican Party. Hand in hand with this party affiliation went a sympathetic leaning toward supporting the South during the Civil War years. Thus the turmoil of those years also touched Vacaville.
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Official Map of the County of Solano California Official Map of the County of Solano California
1915

Showing Mexican Grants, U.S. Surveys, Swamp Lands, Political Subdivisions, Cities, Towns, Roads and Railroads. Compiled by County Surveyor E.N. Eager. Drawn by Kenneth J. Miller. [...]

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0600 0600
1950

Hilden house on Leisure Town Road, May 1950. TV aerial put up Feb. 18, 1959 and was first TV antenna in Vacaville area
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Fruit operations make a mark in Vacaville / Delaplane, Kristin [334] [ECHOS-1997-334]
The orchards in the Vacaville Township were abuzz with activity and making the farmers plenty of money most seasons. Would-be fruit ranchers were anxious to try their hand at this successful business. For $15,000, one of the best fruit ranches could be had. Located close to town, it boasted grape vines and a large variety of fruit trees.
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