Benicia Capitol State Historic Park | |
Location | 1st and G Sts., Benicia, California |
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Coordinates | 38°3′1″N 122°9′28″W / 38.05028°N 122.15778°W |
Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
Built | 1852 |
Architectural style | Greek Revival-Palladian |
NRHP reference No. | 71000204[1] |
CHISL No. | 153[2] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | February 12, 1971 |
Designated CHISL | January 11, 1935 |
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park is a state park in Benicia, California, United States. 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.