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Solano Collection

Solano, a name that echoes through history and geography

Background imageSolano Collection: Maria Teresa Orsini, Princess Doria, 1822-1831

Maria Teresa Orsini, Princess Doria, 1822-1831
Valentin Carderera y Solano (1796-1880). Spanish painter. Portrait of Maria Teresa Orsini, Princess Doria, 1822-1831. Museum of Romanticism. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Background imageSolano Collection: Solano ship 1878 Ports harbors California Texts

Solano ship 1878 Ports harbors California Texts
Solano (ship, 1878), Ports and harbors in California, Texts, 1906, California, Benicia, The Solano, largest ferryboat in the world, United States of America

Background imageSolano Collection: City Vallejo South Vallejo Solano County Carleton Watkins

City Vallejo South Vallejo Solano County Carleton Watkins
City of Vallejo from South Vallejo, Solano County; Carleton Watkins (American, 1829 - 1916); Vallejo, California, Solano, United States; about 1870; Albumen silver print

Background imageSolano Collection: Francisco Solano Y Ortiz De Rozas, Marques Del Socorro Y De La Solana, 1768 - 1808

Francisco Solano Y Ortiz De Rozas, Marques Del Socorro Y De La Solana, 1768 - 1808. Spanish Military Officer. From Guerra De La Independencia Published 1935

Background imageSolano Collection: Solano, Italy

Solano, Italy
Salano is a small village in Tuscan area

Background imageSolano Collection: Lincoln Public School, Vallejo, California, USA

Lincoln Public School, Vallejo, California, USA
Lincoln Public School, Vallejo, Solano County, California, USA. Date: circa 1910

Background imageSolano Collection: Solano Winery Inc, Cordelia, Solano County, California, USA

Solano Winery Inc, Cordelia, Solano County, California, USA, showing the salesroom entrance and white oak casks built in 1853. Date: circa 1937

Background imageSolano Collection: [The Ferryboat Solano ]

[The Ferryboat Solano ]
[The Ferryboat " Solano" ]; Carleton Watkins, American, 1829 - 1916; Porta Costa off San Pablo Bay, California, United States

Background imageSolano Collection: FRANCISCO SOLANO LOPEZ (1827-1870). Paraguayan dictator. Wood engraving, 1865

FRANCISCO SOLANO LOPEZ (1827-1870). Paraguayan dictator. Wood engraving, 1865

Background imageSolano Collection: Anchorage at Yerba Buena, San Francisco, 1846

Anchorage at Yerba Buena, San Francisco, 1846
Engraving showing the anchorage at Yerba Buena in the bay of San Francisco, Alta-California, with several ships and sea birds, 1846

Background imageSolano Collection: Francisco Solano Lopez

Francisco Solano Lopez
FRANCISCO SOLANO LOPEZ President of Paraguay

Background imageSolano Collection: Francisco Solano

Francisco Solano
saint FRANCISCO SOLANO Spanish missionary in Peru, known as the Apostle of the Indies

Background imageSolano Collection: Solanos staff produces a spring

Solanos staff produces a spring
In Mexico, Francisco Solano strikes his staff into the ground and, lo! a spring of water gushes out


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Solano, a name that echoes through history and geography. From the elegant Maria Teresa Orsini, Princess Doria in the early 19th century to the bustling Lincoln Public School in Vallejo, California, it has left its mark. In the heart of California's wine country lies Solano Winery Inc. , nestled in Cordelia within Solano County. With its rolling vineyards and exquisite wines, it embodies the essence of this picturesque region. Traveling back in time, we encounter Francisco Solano Y Ortiz De Rozas, Marques Del Socorro Y De La Solana. A Spanish military officer during the Guerra De La Independencia published in 1935. His bravery and dedication are forever etched into history. The year is 1878 when the majestic Solano ship graced California's ports and harbors with its presence. Its grandeur symbolized progress and connectivity as it sailed along our beautiful coastline. Venturing further north brings us to Vallejo - a city steeped in rich heritage within South Vallejo County. Carleton Watkins' lens captured breathtaking images that immortalize this enchanting place for generations to come. But let us not forget Italy's own version - a name echoing across three different locations within this captivating country. Whether it be exploring ancient ruins or savoring delectable cuisine, each Italian town bearing this name offers unique experiences waiting to be discovered. Anchoring at Yerba Buena in San Francisco during 1846 was none other than The Ferryboat Solano itself – an iconic vessel that connected people from all walks of life on their journeys across these vast waters. And finally, we delve into Paraguayan history where Francisco Solano Lopez reigned as dictator from 1827-1870. This wood engraving from 1865 captures his likeness and serves as a reminder of power's sway.