Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Mayor and City Attorney Report on Tannery (Dec. 3, 1942) Mayor Charles G. Clyne and City Attorney Harold Simon who went to Los Angeles recently in the interest of the Benicia Tannery sale, reported at the City Council Tuesday night that up to that time […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of Nov. 26, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago M-B Ferry Shows $16,000 Increase For Month Of October (Nov. 26, 1942) Gross revenue of the Martinez-Benicia Ferry System for October increased $44,970.67 over that of 1941, according to a financial statement made recently by Port Captain A.C. Woodress. Passenger and automobile traffic resulted in a gross of […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of Nov. 19, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Chest Drive Starts Monday (Nov. 19, 1942) Michael Fitzgerald was elected as chairman of the Benicia War Chest Committee at a meeting held last Monday evening at the Legion Hall. Fitzgerald succeeds Crane Walden who found it necessary to resign the chairmanship, but will remain on the board […]
Jim Lessenger: The continuing story of the Pine Lake Reservoir
The site of the former Pine Lake Reservoir, seen from the freeway to the right as one drives west on Highway 780, will remain as it is for the immediate future. That didn’t sit well with the Planning Commission on Nov. 9. Their questions indicated that the planned use for the vacant field is not […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of Nov. 12, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Gas Registration Dates November 18-19-20 (November 12, 1942) Gas registration dates have been changed to November 18, 19 and 20, and gas rationing postponed from November 22 to December 1. Benicia car owners will register at the grammar school auditorium between the hours of 12 noon to 9 […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of Nov. 5, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Earl Warren Next Governor (Nov. 5, 1942) Earl Warren is the next governor of the State of California by a majority vote of more than 300,000 votes over Culbert L. Olson, incumbent. The race for lieutenant governor gives Frederick Houser the lead by a small majority over Ellis […]
Words of the Benicia Historical Society: Railroad Heritage
The Benicia Historical Society was founded in 1973. Our mission is to bring together people interested in the history of Benicia and California. The Society works to preserve the history and heritage of our city for future generations. Our goal is to enhance historic Benicia through education, communication and community involvement. In 1977, Benicia Historical […]