First - stone fortress in the far west - Benicia, CA
Posted by: saopaulo1
N 38° 02.768 W 122° 07.938
10S E 576134 N 4211289
A plaque the clock tower in Benicia, CA.
Waymark Code: WM150W6
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2021
Views: 1
"The first stone fortress in the far west. Originally had two towers, but following an accidental explosion in 1912, it was rebuilt with only one tower and the present clock was installed. During the building’s history, it has served as a chapel, munitions depot, and as a National Guard Armory."
FIRST - Classification Variable: Place or Location
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1859
More Information - Web URL: Not listed
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