Rivers, Roads & Rails

The public is invited to attend a reception at Assemblymember Jim Frazier’s District Office in Fairfield to mark the opening of a Vacaville Museum display depicting transportation methods throughout Solano County’s history.

“Rivers, Roads and Rails” is a collection of nearly two dozen photographs and artifacts showing how people and goods have been moved in and out of the area since the late 1800s. It includes historic photographs of ferries and schooners in the Delta, horse-drawn wagons in Vacaville, rail operations in Rio Vista, highway construction in Cordelia and Fairfield, and air fields at Travis Air Force Base – all in Assembly District 11.

“As chair of the Assembly Transportation Committee, I hear about the challenges we face today, whether from farmers wanting to get their crops to market, stores bringing goods from across the ocean, or commuters trying to get to and from work,” said Frazier, D-Oakley. “Looking back at how previous generations met those needs offers a great perspective on today’s issues.”

The public is invited to see the display and talk about transportation issues from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at the District Office, 1261 Travis Blvd., Suite 110 in Fairfield. Light refreshments will be served. Drop-ins are welcome, but RSVP’s are appreciated and may be made by calling 707-319-3011. The display may also be viewed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through the end of the year.

To contact Assemblymember Jim Frazier, please visit his website or call his District Office at 707-399-3011. Follow him on Facebook and “Like” the page for updates on events and happenings in the 11th Assembly District.