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California Historical Landmarks in Solano County
 
 
California Landmark 153
Benicia Capitol
Corner of First and G Streets
Benicia
Old California State Capitol in Benicia
The plaque in the center commemorates the State Capitol. The plaque to the right commemorates the neighboring Fischer-Hanlon House visible behind the tree.

Read The State Capitol Plaque
Visit the Fischer-Hanlon House

Old State Capitol

Erected in 1852, this historic building was ostensibly intended for Benicia City Hall, offered as the state capitol and promptly accepted, it had that honor from February 4, 1853 to February 25, 1854. Deeded to the state in 1951, it was one of the four locations of the "Capitol on Wheels".

California Registered Historical Landmark No. 153
Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Solano County Historical Society. August 23, 1975.

The California State Capitol In Benicia
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Legislative Chamber In Benicia
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The Constitutional Convention for the new state of California convened in Monterey in the year 1849. During California's first five years of statehood, its Capitol had seven locations, an apt metaphor for the restlessness and striving that have always characterized California.
  September 9, 1849
December 15, 1849
January 5, 1852
January 16, 1852
January 3, 1853
February 11, 1853
February 28, 1854
  Monterey
Pueblo de San Jose
Vallejo
Sacramento
Vallejo
Benicia
Sacramento
The Capitol remains in Sacramento despite persistent rumors of its relocation to Hollywood.
To view the exterior of the California State Capitol At Benicia, visit National Register Landmark 1971000204.
 
 
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