Looking Back
UC Davis historical timeline
1900s | |
1901 |
A proposal for a dairy school in Kings County is introduced to the Assembly by R. Holtby Myers and provokes discussion, but it fails to pass. |
1903 |
Peter J. Shields drafts a bill proposing a State Dairy School and Experimental Farm. The bill passes the Legislature but is vetoed by Gov. George Pardee because it is "too narrow." |
1905 |
The Legislature passes a comprehensive bill authorizing the regents of the University of California to acquire land and establish a University Farm School. The bill is signed into law by Gov. Pardee. |
1906 |
Davisville selected as location for University Farm. George Pierce, Jr., the first University of California graduate from the Sacramento Valley, rallies local boosters to contribute land and water rights. |
1907 |
The Legislature appropriates $132,000 for buildings and equipment; construction begins on the first four campus structures. The University Farm is dedicated on Oct. 29. |
Davisville renamed Davis in order to avoid confusion with Danville. |
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1908 |
 Farmers' short courses are first offered in October. |
1909 |
 The University Farm School opens in January with 18 students. On May 22, more than 2,200 people attend the first Picnic Day. A student dormitory, North Hall, is dedicated. |