Old Masonic Hall - Benicia, CA - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

A plaque at the site reads: "The first Masonic hall built in California was begun in the summer of 1850, occupied by the lodge October 14, 1850, and formally dedicated December 27, 1850. This building served as the Masonic Temple for Benicia Lodge No. 5 until 1888, when the new temple was occupied. It was used by a boys' club prior to World War I and by the American Legion shortly after the war. It was reacquired by Benicia Lodge No. 5 in 1950."

Street address: 106 W. J St Benicia, CA USA County / Borough / Parish: Solano Year listed: 1972 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event Periods of significance: 1850-1874, 1875-1899 Historic function: Social Current function: Social Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 1: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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