1.2. Nine Periods of Davis History, 1868-Continuing

This folder contains one folder each on the nine periods of Davis history, plus a folder on what was at Davis before Davisville and an overview of the nine periods.

1.2.0. Before Davis & Overview

The context in which, and the events through which, there came to be a "Davisville."

1.2.1. Expectant, 1868-71

People expectantly rush to a new future

1.2.2. Farming, 1872-90

Plateau as a small village established

1.2.3. Cultivating, 1891-1904

shift from dry crops to irrigated agriculture

1.2.4. Restarting, 1905-16

State Farm rejuvenates stagnant town.

1.2.5. Urbanizing, 1917-29

Urban amenities installed.

1.2.6. Depression, 1930-45

Many local improvements despite the Depression.

1.2.7. Exploding, 1946-71

Population, territory and much else experience explosive growth.

1.2.8. Progressive, 1972-89

Davis' identity as a distinctive, forefront place develops.

1.2.9. Contested, 1990- --

"Moderate" versus "Progressive" political tendencies vie for political control.