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Benicia Capitol State Historic Park, Benicia, CA

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Benicia Capitol State Historic Park

A restored 1850s legislative building that served as California's third seat of government, and the only surviving capitol from before Sacramento.

115 West G Street, Benicia, CA 94510 · Benicia, CA

About Benicia Capitol State Historic Park

This state park preserves the building where California's lawmakers met for a short stretch in the early 1850s before the capital moved to Sacramento. Visitors can see the restored Senate chamber on the first floor, with period desks and everyday objects from the era, and the larger Assembly chamber upstairs. The park also includes the nearby Fischer-Hanlon House, a home built from a salvaged gold-rush hotel portion and furnished to show a middle-class family's life across the twentieth century. Grounds include gardens and other historic buildings. Hours are limited to weekends, and dogs are not permitted.

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