
The Benicia State Capitol
James E. Lessenger(Author)
Reg Page(Photographer)
History Press Library Editions
Published on 7. October 2019
Book
Hardback
146 pages
978-1-5402-4091-0 (ISBN)
Description
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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Language
English
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
367 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5402-4091-0 (9781540240910)
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