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Vacaville Heritage Council offers 2013 calendars
VACAVILLE — Anyone interested in spending 2013 enjoying Vacaville’s heritage can do so with the publication of the Vacaville Heritage Council’s 2013 calendar.
Emblazoned with a map of early downtown Vacaville, the calendar offers pre-1920s pictures of the town and its pioneers, such as founder John Wolfskill, the Crystal Building after the 1892 earthquake and the Bucktown Packing Shed.
It also includes both famous and obscure dates in Vacaville’s history, such as July 30, 1895, when the town was incorporated, and Jan. 26, 1896, when soda and mineral water businessman A. Scharder died of hiccups.
The Heritage Council, which relies on public donations, is publishing the calendar as a fundraiser.
“It is different to have a calendar that has our own historical landmarks and buildings that are so evident in our downtown businesses,” said Doug Rodgers of the Heritage Council. “We just want to help people become more interested in finding out more about our local history.”
Calendars are available for purchase at Vacaville businesses such as the Pure Grain Bakery & Cafe, 600 Eubanks Court, Suite A, and at the Heritage Council at 610 E. Main St. The Heritage Council is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call 447-0518 or go to www.vacavilleheritagecouncil.org.
Reach Ian Thompson at 427-6976 or ithompson@dailyrepublic.net. Follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ithompsondr.
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