1922 -Capay Valley Railroad
Southern Pacific Railroad Depot- Esparto (Yolo County) California.
Sacramento Union, Number 25943, March 27, 1922
New Railroad For Capay Valley to Be Subject at Esparto
ESPARTO- Yolo County., March 26— (Special)——
A mass meeting at Esparto (Yolo County) has been arranged for next Tuesday to consider- “plans of the P. G. & E. for an electric line up the Capay Valley.”
The meeting has been arranged by C. E. Wyatt, manager of the Winters Branch of the Company, and will be attended by Division Manager Florence.
Should sufficient encouragement be giving by the ranchers of the Capay Valley, it is not unlikely that an “electric freight and passenger line” will be constructed.
1890-LEVY & SCHWAB- Esparto (Yolo County)
Corner of YOLO AVE & WOODLAND Ave.- orginally constructed by Wolf Levy and Sam Schwab- 1890.
Sacramento Union, Number 1, November 1, 1911
MERCANTILE COMPANY FORMED
(Special to the Union)
ESPARTO (Yolo County) October 31—— The Esparto Mercantile Company has filed Articles of Incorporation in the office of the County Clerk.
The principle place of business is Esparto, and the Capital Stock is $50,000 of which A. H. Fredson has subscribed $5000, Rush Jose $500, and J. E. Martin $500.
The purposes of the company are to transact “a general merchandise and real estate business.”
Esparto “Scout Cabin”
SCOUT CABIN or Community Hall- Esparto (Yolo County)
Sacramento Union, Number 49, October 19, 1919
Esparto Women Are Planning Clubhouse
(Special to the Union)
ESPARTO, (Yolo County)., October 18.—— The Esparto Home Improvement Club is laying plans for building a Clubhouse which promises to be one of the most up-to-date in Yolo county.
The aid of the County Supervisors is solicited, so that many women may have the privilege of building their Clubhouse in the Town Park on Main street, Esparto in Yolo County
A banquet will be given by the Club on October 31, and the aid of the men will be asked.
After dinner speeches will be given by the different county officials and officers of the Improvement Club.
Mrs. Amos Roth of Capay is President of the Improvement Club, and these “plans have been formed under her guidance.”
Bank of Esparto
BANK OF ESPARTO- opened April 26, 1913
Sacramento Union, Number 49, April 19, 1913
TO OPEN ESPARTO BANK
(Special to Union)
ESPARTO (Yolo County), April 18——— The Bank of Esparto, which has just been organized, will be opened April 26, the officials of the new institution planning to hold Open House on that date.
The Winters Concert Band will furnish music and dinner will be served.
The officers and directors of the bank are: M. O. Wyatt, president; J. L. Stephens, vice-president; C. F. George, cashier, A. E. Neilson, secretary, and E.J. F. Mast, A. H. Fredson, John E. Winter and C. R. Nissen.
Esparto (Yolo County)
Map of Esparto (Yolo County) California
Esparto (Yolo County) California
Celebrating the rich heritage of Esparto, Yolo County, a community steeped in California History.
Established in the late 19th century, Esparto played a pivotal role in the local agriculture landscape, known for its vibrant production of Almonds, which influenced both the Farming and Commerce of the entire Capay Valley.
The “exceptional quality” of fruits and nuts grown in Esparto and the Capay Valley is the “spirit of innovation” and resilience that defines Esparto’s and Yolo County Legacy.