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Davis History Website Trio

A trio of websites that seek to collect and publish Davis history.

A Powerful Way to Search This Site

An explanation of the "search" function.

New Davis History Publication

"Davis City Planning 1925-2005" published on Old North Davis History website

Two New Papers in the Davis History Series

DHS Publications Commitee Chair announces publication of papers numbers 5 and 6 in the Papers on Davis History Series.

Three New Studies Published by the Davis Historical Society

The Davis Historical Society (DHS) announces publication of three new empirical studies in its Papers on Davis History Series. In announcing this event, DHS Publications Committee Chair Lyn H. Lofland expressed her pleasure in being able to bring to the people of Davis new information on key aspects of the history of the Davis community.

Varsity Theater Flower Box Information

In a draft statement available in Folder 2 of this website (Historic Preservation . . .), Valerie Vann provides new information on the original features of the Varsity Theater flower boxes.

Lead Author of the 1961 "Davis Core Area Plan" Dies

In the early 1960s, Lawrence Livingston and his firm devised a plan for the high-rise rebuilding of central Davis that was embraced by Davisites but then rejected in the wake of the "revolution of '72." To his credit, Mr. Livingston later "saw the light" and renounced his own early work such as done in Davis in a famous essay published in 1981 titled "Confessions of a Planner."

Joint Statement Opposing Anderson Building Change

Three Davis heritage groups have adopted a joint statement opposing proposed changes in the windows of the Landmark Anderson Bank Building

Postal Sides of the Two Cards

The postage sides of the two unemployed army postcards.

Two Newly Discovered Historic Postcards

Two views of the "unemployed army" in Davis on March 18, 1914.

Davisville 1868, new exhibit at the Hattie Weber Museum of Davis and on this Site

Over the twelve months of 2008, The Hattie Weber Museum of Davis is hosting a four part exhibit titled "Davisville 1868: Twelve Months in Davis' Gestation." The first part is on the months of January through April of 1868 as these relate to the founding of Davis and the exhibit is at the museum these same months of 2008.

Blood Drive Volunteer List

Blood Drive Volunteer List

Blood Drives (January 13 & January 14)

Blood Drives (January 13 & January 14)

Members' Completed Hours for Fall 2008

A list of completed hours is posted for Fall 2008. For a copy of the Excel, see "Related Content" at the bottom of the page.

Photo Opportunity

Eve West Bessier delights in abundance of nature, vulnerable to development, in her backyard.