Fair Oaks Origins


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Vision to Reality: A Brief History of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas


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Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, is an example of how to do things right. From a small development whose residents didn't want to become part of a big city to a small city that has created its own destiny. This book covers the geology and ecology of the area and provides a collection of significant events in the creation of the City as well as throughout its formative years. A model for any community that wants to control its future, Fair Oaks Ranch almost wasn't. But the perseverance and commitment of its leaders and a multitude of volunteers ensured its success. The author served on the first City Council from the beginning of the City and continued in that service for sixteen years. He was personally involved in many of the decisions as this city grew from infancy to maturity. His account of the City's history provides a solid background on what makes Fair Oaks Ranch what it is. It is a compelling story of how a small group of residents sought for and found what many have called a Camelot.







Fair Oaks


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Fair Oaks, in the gently undulating foothills along Highway 50, has something in common with its vast neighbor, Sacramento. Early land speculators, politicians, and Chicago businessmen formed a partnership to sell off one of their "Sunset Colonies," deservedly dubbed Fair Oaks, promising water systems and a suburban railroad to help colonists grow prize citrus. The farmers came, but when the investors retreated east, a railroad and water had not appeared. A later investment group did build a bridge and railroad, encouraging more farmers until, at the height of the Great Depression, nature laid a cold hand on the land, freezing all of the citrus. But other orchard crops and vineyards flourished, while more bridges and proximity to the state capital helped transform the farm town into a charming suburb, where residents can still gather at the local cafe or brave the red bluffs and rushing waters of the American River.










Fair Oaks


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Excerpt from Fair Oaks: Report of the First Annual Reunion of the Survivor's Association, 23d Penna. Vols., Held at Maennerchor Hall, Philadelphia, Penna., May 31, 1882 This Association is composed of honorably discharged soldiers of the 23d Penna. Vols. And honorably discharged soldiers and sailors who were transferred from the 23d, and it is but fitting that a brief sketch of its origin should preface this Report. During the days while battling for the Union, many ties of friendship were formed which time will not efface until the last survivor answers roll-call at the final review. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




Fair Oaks, Or, the Experiences of Arnold Osborne, M.D


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The Battle of Fair Oaks


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