Benicia Capitol State Historic Park, Benicia

Name: Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
Address: 115 W G St, Benicia, 94510-3114, United States
Telephone: +1 707-745-3385

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Benicia Capitol State Historic Park is a state park in Benicia, California. The park is dedicated to California’s third capitol building, where the California State Legislature convened from February 3, 1853 to February 24, 1854, when they voted to move the state capital to Sacramento. It is the only pre-Sacramento capitol that remains. The park includes the Fischer-Hanlon House, an early Benicia building that was moved to the property and converted into a home in 1858, after the legislature departed. Benicia Capitol State Historic Park just off the city's main street also includes a carriage house, workers' quarters and sculptured gardens. ()

Built: 1852 (172 years ago)Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°3'0"N, 122°9'32"W

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115 W G StBenicia (West Side)Benicia 94510-3114 United States

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+1 707-745-3385

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Benicia Capitol State Historic Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Benicia State Recreation Area, John Muir National Historic Site, Benicia–Martinez Bridge, Empress Theatre.

2.5 miNW
Hiking, Park, Hiking trail
Benicia State Recreation Area, Benicia
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4.3 miS
Historical place, Park, Museum
John Muir National Historic Site, Martinez
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2.1 miE
Bridge
Benicia–Martinez Bridge, Martinez
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6.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Music venue, Cinema
Empress Theatre, Vallejo
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2.6 miSE
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Martinez Library, Martinez
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5.2 miW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Mare Island Light, Vallejo
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~1020 ftNE
Temple
Old Masonic Hall, Benicia
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~1500 ftN
Playground, Park
City Park, Benicia
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4.4 miSE
37°59'38"N • 122°7'8"W
Contra Costa Stadium Cinemas, Martinez
114 min walk • Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
2.2 miSE
Park
Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline, Martinez
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2.6 miSE
Universities and schools
Contra Costa Community College District, Martinez
66 min walk • The Contra Costa Community College District is a community college district that encompasses three community colleges in Contra Costa County, California - Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College and Los Medanos College. The headquarters is in the George R. Gordon Education Center in Martinez, California.