Fischer, Joseph House - Benicia, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 38° 03.011 W 122° 09.558
10S E 573761 N 4211716
A historic building owned by California.
Waymark Code: WMGYPA
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/24/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 4

"In 1849, Joseph Fischer, a Swiss immigrant, came to Benicia. After joining a butcher partnership, Fischer purchased this lot on July 1, 1858. The house, reputed to be an old hotel was relocated here. The converted building is an outstanding example of East Coast federalist styling, which illustrates architectural diffusion during the Gold Rush."
Street address:
135 G St.
Benicia, CA USA


County / Borough / Parish: Solano

Year listed: 1979

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture

Periods of significance: 1850-1874

Historic function: Domestic

Current function: Museum

Privately owned?: no

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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