First - stone fortress in the far west - Benicia, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 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
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Mark1962
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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