Full text of solano county history and government 1965. This location was west of north columbus street and south of the reservoir. Onsite entries will be available once stay at home restrictions are lifted. Employee resources activities at the fairgrounds are currently being dictated by the guidelines set forth in the shelter at home health order and directive issued on march 30 by solano county. In 1985, leo and jerry bought the solano county operation of lawyers title, which in solano county was called cal land title. Solano county was one of the original counties of california, created in 1850 at the time of statehood at the request of general mariano guadalupe vallejo, the county was named for chief solano of the suisun people, a native american tribe of the region and vallejos close ally. The solano county fair wrapped up its fiveday extravaganza in vallejo on sunday, providing multiple days of exhibits, rides, food, music and adorable animals. Bela matyas, in response to the covid19 outbreak, released guidance wednesday for vulnerable populations and social distancing. Manage fairgrounds and public golf course for solano county.
It is the northeastern county in the nine county san francisco bay area region. View fair housing literature download the flyer in english and spanish below of our comprehensive fair housing services in sonoma county except the city of petaluma. The history of solano county dates back thousands of years. At the heart of this years fair is the competitive exhibits program. All entertainment, including concerts, is included free with fair admission. Shiloh church by carley robinson, good templars home for orphans by ernest wichels, vallejo the county seat and. About solano county we are located in northern california and are nestled between the cities of san francisco and sacramento, with a portion of the county lying in the sacramento valley. Includes table of official distances from court house, and list of county officers, and verbal description of sanitary and supervisor districts. Click here for the most recent board packet for the solano county fair association. Some of their village places have survived phonetically in such modern places as suisun, soscol, ulatis and putah.
The deadline to submit 2019 solano county fair competitive exhibit entries is friday, fair organizers said. Solano county fair exhibit entry deadline is friday. Page 103 there was recorded another chapter of benicias history. It was originally transcribed for the solano county portion of the cagenweb project with the permission of the owner and author of the article, jerry bowen. Solano county fairgrounds is a park in solano county and has an elevation of 102 feet. Fairfield civic center library welcome to solano county. The county covers 823 square miles with over 400,000 residents and was formed as one of the original 27 counties of californias statehood. Vacaville daily republic solano countys news source. The following article and timeline was published in the solano historian in their sesquicentennial issue, december 1999. The vacaville heritage council updates this site on a regular basis. Present were supervisors seifert, spering, thomson, vasquez and chairwoman hannigan. The association is treated as a component unit of solano county, and was formed to manage the solano county fairgrounds and public golf course, to provide agricultural educational and other programs and services for the benefit of the public at large on behalf of the county of solano. Some of their village places have survived phonetically in such modern places. History of solano county, 1879 by jp munro fraser author isbn.
Benicia events calendar for may 9, 2020 benicia, ca patch. At this time we have not made a determination as to the status of the 2020 solano county fair. Conveniently located at the crossroads of i80 and hwy 37, the fairgrounds is easily accessible from the greater san francisco bay area, napa and sonoma wine countries, and the. Once you select the date that you want off the solano county fair schedule 2020 dates then press the view tickets button to be taken to the seats listings page which will show you all the 2020. Book your event sc fairgrounds solano county fairgrounds. Lantern light festival and carnival at the solano county fairgrounds across from six flags nov. Members of the solano county historical society were quick to volunteer to conduct interviews, and gather photographs and historic documents for the book. In 1914, the solano county free library was established by the solano county board of supervisors. Artifacts of stoneage people have been found in green valley that date back to 2000 b.
Fairfield organizers of the solano county job fair and career expo have decided to postpone the march 21 event until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak. Hard copies of our guidebook can be found at our fair office. The vacaville heritage council is a nonprofit historical archives and research organization specializing in local solano county history. Solano county, california simple english wikipedia, the. Solano county fair exhibit entry deadline is friday times. May 9, 2020 calendar of free events, paid events, and things to do in benicia, ca. Solano county fair the sixtyseventh annual solano county fair. Fairfield campus 4000 suisun valley road fairfield, ca 94534 707 8647000.
This website is a searchable online database that contains newspaper articles related to the history of solano county, california. December 1986 edition of the solano historian magazine. Solano county is one of the original 27 counties in california. In 1931, a new library building was built at the corner of union and texas streets to house the fairfield library and the county library. Historical articles of solano county online database. After selecting the desired geography, the user is provided a page showing fmrs for their selected area. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book.
Each month, there will be new discussion topics with the name of the books were reading. Solano county fair from wednesday, august 2, to sunday, august 6, the solano county fair brings familyfriendly fun like pig races for little ones and classiccar displays for grownups. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of an item and securing any necessary permissions ultimately rests with persons desiring to use the item. Mason, colonel first regiment of dragoons, usa and governor of california, by virtue of authority in me vested, do hereby appoint stephen cooper, as alcalde, at benicia city, at present in the district of sonoma. This system provides the published fair market rents fmrs from 2001 to 2005 for any area of the country selected by the user. Well be discussing books, picked out by you and your fellow club members. This years solano county fair promises all that with a new twist admission is free.
New book clubs for kids at the vacaville cultural center library. The solano county fairgrounds offers an array of event spaces that provide flexible layout options, creative use of indoor spaces, and extensive parklike outdoor areas. Solano county fair 2020, a state fair in vallejo, california. In june 1960, superintendent of solano county schools, fred g. After a few months he was encouraged to find a company where his oratory prowess might serve him. It does not provide documentation of, or supporting data for, the derivation of these fmrs. Solano county library teen book club group 10 members. Solano county library will be closed on wednesday, february 12 in observance of lincolns birthday. A chemical analysis of ones breath to determine the percentage of alcohol fumes. The solano county board of supervisors met on the 5th day of april 2016 in regular session in the board of supervisors chambers at the solano county government center, 675 texas street, fairfield, california at 9.
In 4h programs, youth serve in leadership roles where they set goals, develop plans, complete projects, and. Michael paluszak, general manager for the solano county fairgrounds, stands next to the old horse track at. The border of the design includes pillars of the old state capitol building at benicia. Perfect for large or small events, indoors or outdoors. The benicia heralds reporters were invited on saturday, and they took several photographs of the. The solano county 4h program helps young people, ages 519, reach their fullest potential as competent, confident individuals who contribute to and are connected with their communities. Thursday, june 18, 2020 through sunday, june 21, 2020. Shiloh church by carley robinson, good templars home for orphans by ernest wichels, vallejo the county seat and the city and county of vallejo by thomas lucy, town of cement 19021927 by ruth kilkenny, mare island wheels by sue lemmon, frank r. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Sonoma county fair housing advocates of northern california. The solano county fairgrounds offers an array of event spaces that provide flexible layout options, creative use of indoor spaces, and extensive parklike. Fair housing of sonoma offers downloadable brochures, booklets, and other resources for renters, homeowners and housing industry professionals.
Lantern light festival and carnival at the solano county. A portion of the south campus at the university of california, davis is in solano county. Creative arts, like painting, can give teens an alternate outlet to share their inner feelings and thoughts. History and government solano county history and government front cover the first official seal of solano county was adopted by the county board of supervisors by unanimous vote on april 20, 1965. If you would like to visit us during normal business hours, we are located on the second floor of the solano county government center at 675 texas street, suite 2700, fairfield, ca 945336338. At the time of the spanish arrival, solano county was home to the patwin indians. The solano historian is a publication of the solano county historical society. Signed on title page by the publisher and the author of the preface. Mccombs, established a countywide committee to gather and compile historic material for use in preparing a history of solano county. In addition to the annual solano county fair, the fairgrounds is the site of numerous public and private events throughout the year.
Competitive exhibits sc fairgrounds solano county fairgrounds. Solano county fairgrounds event facility vallejo, california. Solano county was one of the original counties of california, created in 1850 at the time of statehood at the request of general mariano guadalupe vallejo, the. Solano county historical society and forerunner to the present day solano historian. A bigger, better exhibition hall would open opportunities to book conventions and conferences, paluszak said.
Originally housed in the county courthouse in fairfield, the library soon moved to the new armijo high school. We provide the supplies and inspirational images of space. The fair was a big deal for anybody living in solano county, especially vallejo. The first fairfield county fair was held at lancaster, ohio, during the second week of october, 1851, in a field owned by the societys president, john reber. They inherited a manager in the deal whom leo says proved to be a better pontificator than salesman or manager. If youd like to have your event at the fairgrounds, visit our book your event page for more information. The county fair never missed a year since its inception in 1949, said iokimedes.
Have your next event at the solano county fairgrounds. There are more than 55 different categories of competition for youth and adults encompassing art, photography, cut flowers, amateur gardens, baked foods, clothing and textiles. The solano county fair is the place to experience the many sights, sounds and smells that give a county fair its magic including. Poetry of a wild inner child and millions of other books are available for. Vallejo is geographically the closest north bay city to the inner east bay, so it is sometimes associated with that region. The benicia heralds reporters were invited on saturday, and they took several photographs of the festivities. Copies of the original book from passalacquas funeral home index are. Hard copies of our guidebook can be found at our fair office, solano county libraries, senior centers, the uc cooperative extension office and the dixon may fair office once these facilities reopen to the public for service. Solano county fairgrounds renewal a huge undertaking. Yearround event facilities, indoors and outdoors, for both public and private events. Lantern light festival and carnival at the solano county fairgrounds across from six flags. The solano county fair is just one month off, scheduled from thursday, june 27 through. It is the northeastern county in the ninecounty san francisco bay area region a portion of the south campus at the university of california, davis is in solano county solano county was created in 1850.
Best of show and a blue ribbon in published poetry at the 2016 solano county fair. A written or printed document, prepared by counsel to serve as the basis for an argument. In 4h programs, youth serve in leadership roles where they set goals, develop plans, complete projects, and reflect on their experiences. History of solano county paperback see all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Book your next event at the solano county fairgrounds. History of solano county, 1879 j p munro fraser on. Solano county fair will feature art and crafts products, county foods products, different livestock products, handloom products and many more. This website is an online, interactive database containing historical articles, photos, books, and other content relating to the history of solano county, ca. History of solano county, 1879 hardcover january 1, 1879 by j p munro fraser author see all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This will show the total solano county fair 2020 schedule laid on top of a computergenerated calendar so guests can see a full months dates at a time. Maintained by the vacaville heritage council and solano county historical society, based on the need to make these articles available to everyone. Fairfield civic center library solano county library. Solano county fairgrounds from mapcarta, the free map. All books shipped in cardboard and all books with dust jackets have mylar jacket protectors.
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