Bidwell Mansion - Chico, CA
Posted by: saopaulo1
N 39° 43.945 W 121° 50.602
10S E 599115 N 4398698
Former home of John and Annie Bidwell, founders of Chico, CA.
Waymark Code: WM1GJD
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/05/2007
Views: 44
The three story, 26 room mansion was the home of John and Annie Bidwell. John was a pioneer, farmer, soldier, statesman, politician and philanthropist. He ran for president in the late 1800s. Some guests that visited Bidwell Mansion were President Rutherford B. Hayes, General William T. Sherman, Susan B. Anthony, Frances Willard, Governor Stanford, John Muir, and Asa Gray.
Street address: Sowillenno Ave Chico, CA USA 95926
County / Borough / Parish: Butte
Year listed: 1972
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Former residence of John and Annie Bidwell
Periods of significance: 1865-1921
Historic function: Domestic, Education, Religion
Current function: Museum
Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Privately owned?: Not Listed
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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