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The Daily Californian: The First 150 Years

Cal History: Building Cal

“The question of lighting the campus and library by electricity was discussed, but further action on the matter was postponed. It is estimated that it will cost $2700 to light the grounds for a college year.”

– “Board of Regents: An Important Meeting Held by That Body”

“A student body of 5000 is estimated to be reached ten years from now, a not unreasonable expectation, considering that in six years the student body has trebled from 770 to 2300 and that California is destined to direct the educational future of the states west of the Rockies …”

– “Program in Particular: Composition of Each Group of Departments”

The University Farm site became the UC Davis campus in 1959.

– “University Farm Site To Be Transferred Soon..."