Benicia Capitol State Historic Park

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Location:In Benicia at 115 West G Street.
Facilities:Visitor center, exhibits.
Activities:Guided tours.
Special Features:Benicia Capitol was the third seat of California's state government (1853-1854) and is the only pre-Sacramento capitol that survives. The original building has been restored with reconstructed period furnishings and exhibits.
Address:c/o Diablo Vista District Office
845 Casa Grande Rd
Petaluma, CA 94954
Phone:707-745-3385
Web: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=475
Size: 0.86 acre.

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