Camel Barns - Benicia, CA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 03.183 W 122° 08.056
10S E 575954 N 4212054
A plaque in front of the Benicia Museum.
Waymark Code: WM8K71
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2010
Views: 9
"Built in 1853 and 1854 Cost $10,000 and $12,000. These finely crafted sandstone buildings were originally constructed for use as warehouses. They gained their name and fame, however, during a brief period in 1863-64 when they were used to stable a herd of camels imported by the U.S. Army for transportation in the American desert."
Group that erected the marker: Benicia Historical Museum.
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Park Road and Camel
Benicia, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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