The City of Woodland had arrived, and its new buildings were tangible evidence of civic pride. Many of the homes on this historical tour were built between and , as were substantial school, churches, community halls, and an impressive opera house. But tragedy struck on July 1, , when a fire started in the Chinese sector of Dead Cat Alley and raged for hours, fanned by a hot north wind.
Flames destroyed a large section of Main Street, the opera house, and nearly a block of homes. The new century ushered in a new era of optimism for Woodland. Women, too, worked actively for their town, and their efforts resulted in the establishment of the library, City Park and cemetery. In , Woodland was the largest city in the county, with a population of 3, For the next 40 years, Woodland remained a remarkably stable community, growing slowly but steadily in population, businesses and industries.
Its industrial plants were principally agricultural, and three rice mill, a sugar beet refinery and tomato cannery were built during this period. The Stroll Through History is a widely celebrated event in Woodland. It is used to increase awareness and appreciation of the history and heritage of Woodland. There are guided walking tours through several historic areas of Woodland, displays of historic equipment, vehicles, and other historical finds, as well as tours inside several of Woodland's historic Victorian homes.
Some of the Stroll Through History is free while other parts require tickets purchased in advanced. This event usually takes place on a Saturday within the first two weeks of September. Beginning in , the cook-off has drawn a lot of people out to try chili cooked from various members of the community. This event also includes other activities such as bounce houses, pony rides and games for the children; live music as well as other food and drink for the adults.
The City of Woodland and Woodland Chamber of Commerce put on a Christmas parade each year that draws a crowd of around 30, people in downtown Woodland. It is one of the largest holiday parades in Northern California. Started in , the Woodland Christmas Parade now has around entries each year, including marching bands, floats, dance groups, military units, and novelty entries from local groups as well as from the surrounding area. The Games feature a wide variety of activities, drawing up to 20, visitors each year.
The Games are held the last Saturday and Sunday of April. There are several small museums in Woodland. The Heidrick Ag History Center is an agriculture and transportation museum. It showcases rare and unique agricultural machinery and vehicles dating from the late 19th century to the middle of the 20th century. It also has a 45, square foot events and exhibition hall which includes rotating exhibits. The antique gas station displays old fashioned gas pumps, gas station signs and logos. Additional exhibits include the old time general store, diner and movie theater.
Another local museum is the Yolo County Historical Museum. It is located on 2. The construction of the house itself was started in and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum acquired the property in and it houses furnishings and artifacts dating from the s to the s. Locally called The Gibson Mansion, the house and the property depict everyday living from that era as well as changing exhibits regarding Yolo County history.
Another site of interest is the Woodland Public Library. The original structure was funded by Andrew Carnegie and was constructed in The Woodland Public Library is the oldest library funded by Carnegie in California that is still in operation. One of Woodland's prized possessions is the Woodland Opera House.
It is a California Historical Landmark and a California State Historic Park that was originally built in and was rebuilt due to fire in The opera house was rebuilt on the original site with some of the intact bricks and foundation.
It was the first opera house to serve the Sacramento Valley. Closed in part due to the rise of the motion picture industry, and partly due to a lawsuit involving an injury, the opera house was closed from until recently. Renovations allowed for the historic building to be opened again and it is now an acting venue in town. Several major productions are shown throughout the year, and many bands use the venue. Woodland has one sister city , as designated by Sister Cities International:.
Woodland, California facts for kids Kids Encyclopedia Facts. Not to be confused with Woodlands, California. The resulting development of Woodland creates the city as the county seat, a central region for agriculture, and an area rich in history with several of the original buildings remaining. In the spring of , Lloyd and Ida Ingraham opened their Victorian home at Cross Street as a fundraiser for the first Stroll through History, which takes place in the fall of the same year to celebrate the history of Woodland.
The Stroll Through History is a ticketed tour of approximately five vintage homes combined with free self-guided visits whether you chose to walk, or bike. The Stroll Through History includes more than a tour of the homes. Events throughout the day create a fun and educational family outing. La Habra. Monterey Park. La Mesa. San Rafael. Huntington Park.
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