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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAN8_first-masonic-hall-built-in-california_Benicia-CA.html
The first Masonic hall built in California was begun in the summer of 1850, occupied by the lodge October 14, 1850, and formally dedicated December 27, 1850. This building served as the Masonic Temple for Benicia Lodge No. 5 until 1888, when the n…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAN6_site-of-the-first-protestant-church-in-california_Benicia-CA.html
On this site was organized by the Rev. Sylvester Woodbridge, Jr., on April 15, 1949 the First Presbyterian Church of Benicia. This was the first protestant church established in California with an ordained resident pastor. The church of disbanded …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAN3_site-of-benicia-seminary_Benicia-CA.html
[Marker mounted on front of base (Photo #1]The birthplace of Mills College, founded in 1852 as the Young Ladies' Seminary of Benicia. Acquired from Mary Atkins by Cyrus and Susan Mills in 1865. It was moved to its present site in Oakland in 1871 a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAMW_clock-tower_Benicia-CA.html
The first stone fortress in the far west. Originally had two towers, but following an accidental explosure in 1912, it was rebuilt with only one tower and the present clock was installed. Buring the building's history, it has served as a chapel, m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAMP_1849-benicia-arsenal-1964_Benicia-CA.html
On this historic site for more than a century military history was written. The loyalty, courage, and devotion of the military and the civilian who served their country here furnished material for a brilliant page in the saga of the far west. What…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6Y1_suisun-bay-reserve-fleet_Benicia-CA.html
Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet is part of the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF), owned and operated by U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD). Established by the Merchant Ship Act of 1946, NDRF serves as a reserve which c…