Clock Tower Fire - Benicia, CA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 02.768 W 122° 07.938
10S E 576134 N 4211289
A fire at the clock tower in Benicia, CA.
Waymark Code: WM150W8
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2021
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"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."
Type of Structure: Private Building
Fire Date: 01/01/1912
Structure status: Still standing building
Cause of Fire:
explosion
Documentation of the fire: [Web Link]
Other: Not listed
Construction Date: Not listed
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