Benicia Capitol State Historic Park is the site of California's third seat of government (1853-54). It is the only pre-Sacremento capitol that still survives. The original building has been restored with reconstructed period furnishings and exhibits. The interior includes a board for board reconstruction of the building's original floor with ponderosa pine. The desks, three of which are originals from the Benicia period or earlier, are furnished with a candlestick, a 19th century newspaper, a quill pen and a top hat.

Location: 115 West G Street, Benicia California 94510 Telephone 707-745-3385

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