About this property
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park is a state park in Benicia, California, United States. The park is dedicated to California's third capitol building, where the California State Legislature convened from February 3, 1853, to February 24, 1854, when they voted to move the state capital to Sacramento. It is the only pre-Sacramento capitol that remains.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 71000204. It was listed on February 11, 1971.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Benicia Capitol State Historic Park listed on the National Register?
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 11, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Benicia Capitol State Historic Park?
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Benicia Capitol State Historic Park?
The period of significance for Benicia Capitol State Historic Park is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Benicia Capitol State Historic Park?
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