Growing Up in Fairfield, California
Growing Up in Fairfield, California

Author: Tony Wade

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1467149101

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Life in Fairfield in the decades after World War II was an unparalleled experience. From cruising down Texas Street on weekends to catching a carnival in the Wonder World parking lot, fond memories of long-lost times haven't been forgotten. People flocked to vintage eateries like Joe's Buffet and Smorga Bob's and played on the rocket ship slide at Allan Witt Park. Roller rinks like the M&M Skateway hosted not only skaters but also dances featuring Fats Domino and Roy Orbison. Commuters hopped aboard the FART bus to save on gas, and frequenting Dave's Giant Hamburgers was a rite of passage. Longtime Daily Republic columnist and accidental historian Tony Wade takes a deep dive into the Fairfield of yesteryear.

The Tilemaker
The Tilemaker

Author: Helen M. Roberts

Publisher:

Published: 1948

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13:

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The story of the failures and final success of a tilemaker name Carlos who was enjoined as a child 'to do everything he could for Mission San Luis Obispo.

Benicia State Capitol, The
Benicia State Capitol, The

Author: James E. Lessenger

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1467143847

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In February 1853, Benicia was chosen as the third capital of the new state of California. Along with San Jose, Vallejo and Sacramento, Benicia had been vying for the honor of hosting the legislature, and competition was fierce. Benicia was not the first choice, nor did it have what many politicians considered critical amenities, but it had something the others didn't: a beautiful, Greek-style capitol building available for use. Political rivalries and land disputes would eventually cause Sacramento to be awarded the capital, but for nearly thirteen months, Benicia held that distinction. Author James E. Lessenger provides an inside look at the politics at play in the fledgling Golden State and their effect on the ambitions of Benicia.