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Benicia State Capitol

Benicia State Capitol

Lessenger, James E.
Page, Reg

Paperback

Series: Landmarks

General United States HistoryUnited States Politics

Publisher Price: $21.99

ISBN10: 1467143847
ISBN13: 9781467143844
Publisher: History Press (SC)
Published: Oct 7 2019
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.30 Width: 5.90 Depth: 8.90
Language: English
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 and land disputes would eventually cause Sacramento to be awarded the capital, but for nearly thirteen months, Benicia held that distinction. Author James E. Lessenger provides an inside look at the politics at play in the fledgling Golden State and their effect on the ambitions of Benicia.

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