The Benicia State Capitol

by James E. Lessenger AB M.D. and James E. Lessenger

In February 1853, Benicia was chosen as the third capital of the new state of California. Along with San Jose, Vallejo and Sacramento, Benicia had been vying for the honor of hosting the legislature, and competition was fierce. Benicia was not the first choice, nor did it have what many politicians considered critical amenities, but it had something the others didn't: a beautiful, Greek-style capitol building available for use. Political rivalries...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467143847
• ISBN13: 9781467143844
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 8.9"