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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13KW_antonio-m-de-laguerra-1825-81_Benicia-CA.html
This tablet dedicated to his memory. He was State Senator 1852-1853; Mayor of Santa Barbara, Captain of California Volunteers serving in Arizona during the Civil War 1861-1865. He was a loyal member of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E. Clampus…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRHZ_gen-quandt-lane_Benicia-CA.html
In honor of native son Douglass Phillip Quandt, Major General, U.S. Army Corps.Born in this arsenal, Douglass Quandt graduated from West Point and went on to command parachute batallions in the European and Pacific Campaigns in WWII and later in t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRFT_commodore-jones-point_Benicia-CA.html
Named for Thomas Ap Catesby Jones, founder of the Naval Academy and War of 1812 hero. As Commander of the Pacific Fleet, Jones landed at Monterey 1842, raising the Stars and Stripes under misapprehension of war with Mexico. From 1848 to 1850 he ag…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRCV_commandants-home_Benicia-CA.html
An imposing residence of classic Georgian architecture with 14-foot ceilings and 24-inch brick walls. The lumber for the wainscoting, parquet floors, paneling, stair rails and balustrades was carried by ship "around The Horn". During the last …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRCE_benicia-historic-tannery-circa-1890_Benicia-CA.html
In the early Twentieth century, Benicia supplied one-third of California's leather, much of it tanned on this site by Kullman, Salz & Company. Beginning in 1881, early tannery structures occupied the western half of this block and by 1891 tannery …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLIQ_camel-barns_Benicia-CA.html
These finely crafted sandstone buildings were originally constructed for use as warehouses. They gained their name and fame, however, during a brief period in 1863-64 when they were used to stable a herd of camels imported by the U.S. Army for tra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKQO_turner-robertson-shipyard_Benicia-CA.html
In 1882, Mathew Turner of San Francisco relocated his shipyard to Benicia. Turner, the most prodigious shipbuilder in North America, constructed 228 vessels, 169 of which were launched here. In 1913, the shipyard was purchased by James Robertson, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJT5_solano-hotel_Benicia-CA.html
[Obverse:] Dedicated April 23, 1997SOLANO HOTELPony Express RouteApr. 23, 1860 - Sep. 8, 1861Home StationApr. 23, 1860 - Apr. 15, 1861ByBenicia Historical SocietyBenicia (N.G.S.W.)Native SonsBenicia Volunteer Fire DepartmentPony Express Trail Asso…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH71_the-bohn-building_Benicia-CA.html
Architect and driving force behind the modernization of Highway 780, the first State Capitol Building, the Benicia State Park, First Street Development, the Benicia City Water System, and the Benicia Industrial Park. He gave his vision, his det…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH6Y_merritt-house-c-1869_Benicia-CA.html
Original two story front portion of this building has mortise and tenon-frame walls with solid wood plank sheathing inside. Preservation by Carl & Alice MerrittMayors Award 1990
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