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	History- Benicia Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
		Benicia Capitol State Historic Park Benicia was the site of California’s third seat of government and served as the state capitol for thirteen months during 1853 and 1854.
		Benicia Historical Museum at the Camel Barns (or, The Camel Barn Museum) stems from Benicia's unusual contribution to U.S. Military history in the 1850's and 1860's.
		Benicia Fire Museum The museum houses many treasures of fire service equipment and hundreds of related items, including the "Phoenix," an 1820's double decker hand-pumper requiring 45 men to operate--one of the first fire engines to arrive in California in 1847.
	www.beniciachamber.com /guide/history.html (1621 words)

	Benicia, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Benicia is a waterside city in Solano County, California, United States.
		Benicia is located on the north side of the Carquinez Strait, directly facing the city of Martinez.
		Benicia was founded on May 19, 1847 by Robert Semple, Thomas O. Larkin, and Comandante General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, on land sold to them by General Vallejo, and named for the General's wife, Francisca Benicia Carillo de Vallejo.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Benicia,_California (1101 words)

	Historic California Posts: The Posts at Benicia
		To the Army of the West, Benicia, California was truly "a many splendored thing." It was more a geographical entity than just a simple fort or cantonment; in fact, it was at least four different things and not one at a time, but simultaneously.
		A third element of Benicia was the Benicia Subsistence Depot.
		Benicia Quartermaster's Depot was under the charge of a Quartermaster Captain and had on its rolls a diverse variety of items.
	www.militarymuseum.org /Benicia.html (822 words)

	Benicia California Real Estate
		Benicia is located in the southernmost section of Solano County, overlooking the Carquinez Strait, which connects San Pablo Bay to the west and the Sacramento Delta to the east.
		Benicia hosts a variety of events throughout the year that are enjoyed by residents and visitors, individuals and families.
		Benicia has a full service marina and several municipal parks, and is home to the Benicia Capitol State Historic Park and Benicia State Recreation area, a nearly 500 acre open space area located adjacent to Southampton Bay.
	www.relocate-america.com /states/ca/cities/benicia.htm (571 words)

	Solano County, California Benicia
		Benicia was founded on May 19, 1847 by Robert Semple, Thomas O. Larkin, and Comandante General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, on land deeded to them by General Vallejo, and named after the General's wife.
		Benicia faded into a backwater during the next century, kept alive mainly by the United States Army's Benicia Arsenal, to the east of the city.
		Benicia Historical Museum at the Carmel Barns History of Benicia and early California.
	www.cagenweb.com /solano/benicia.htm (567 words)

	Benicia, California
		Benicia lies on the north coast side of the road from Carquinez which connects San Pablo Bay with Suisun Bay.
		Founded in the year 1847 - before California became a member of the United States - Benicia is one of the oldest towns in the federation.
		However, the hopes of its founders to build a large harbor there, have not been fulfilled; nevertheless, Benicia was the capital of the state between 1853/1854.
	www.planetware.com /california/benicia-us-ca-ben.htm (161 words)

	Discover Benicia- Benicia Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
		Benicia hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year that are enjoyed by residents and visitors, individuals and families.
		Over 28,000 people are fortunate to call Benicia home, where schools are ranked high in the state, the crime rate is very low, and cool breezes off the Carquinez Strait keeps the weather near perfect with an average temperature of 69 degrees.
		Benicia's waterfront location serves as a gateway between the Sacramento Delta's inland waterways and the San Francisco Bay.
	www.beniciachamber.com /guide (539 words)

	Benicia, California's Historic Arsenal
		Benicia California's historic Arsenal district is home to one of the biggest,, best artist communities in the Bay Area.
		In fact, the city of Benicia itself is rich with artistic community.
		Benicia has been home to such names as Robert Arneson and Manuel Neri, and is constantly breeding new talent.
	www.beniciaarsenal.org (109 words)

	Benicia, California real estate listings, home buying, and homes for sale - America's NUMBER1EXPERT (tm) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Benicia is accessible from Interstates 680 and 780, with Interstate 80 connecting to both of these freeways.
		Benicia and its Director were selected to represent the National Main Street Program in 1990 and were featured on the NBC Today Show.
		ARTS Benicia was established in 1989 and designated as the official arts body for the City of Benicia to coordinate, administrate, fund, and publicize all areas of the arts to benefit the public.
	www.isellbenicia.com /town-benicia-california-homes.asp (2801 words)

	Benicia, San Francisco fought for prominence in 1800s - (Benicia Article)
		The U.S. Army had already been persuaded to build the first Arsenal on the Pacific Coast right next to Benicia; one of the first organized fire departments in California was established in Benicia in 1847.
		Benicia's founders and their close associates likely planned their strategy in the first hall in California built for the express purpose of housing a Masonic Lodge.
		The story of how he got the capital moved to Benicia, then lost it to Sacramento 13 months later, is illuminating both for California history and as a test of whether it is powerful individuals or faceless social, economic and political forces that shape history.
	www.benicianews.com /articles/index.cfm?artOID=174&webpage=0 (1072 words)

	Benicia, California real estate listings, home buying, and homes for sale - America's NUMBER1EXPERT (tm) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Benicia Unified School District (BUSD) is one of the largest businesses in the City of Benicia, with approximately 500 employees.
		In addition, Benicia Middle School was named a national Blue Ribbon School in February 1996, and for the past two years the district has been the recipient of two California Golden Bell Awards from the California School Board Association.
		Having been a resident of Benicia and Solano County for over 25 years, I am dedicated to promoting this community as one of the best places to live and raise a family.
	www.isellbenicia.com /school-listings-relocating-homes.asp (813 words)

	Project Narrative: International Schools CyberFair
		The two major California rivers, the Sacramento River and The San Joaquin River, meet at the Delta to join the salty waters of these two bays in the Carquinez Strait.
		In 1852, Benicia was the State Capitol of California.
		She is a Benicia resident who is very active in local historical groups and has been a valuable resource for primary source information.
	www.benicia.k12.ca.us /henderson/projects/narrate.html (1478 words)

	Benicia Foundry and Iron Works Inc.
		Benicia Foundry and Iron Works is located on the Straights of Carquinez in historic Benicia, California, once the stomping grounds of Jack London.
		That same year the first foundry was built in Benicia, that was the foundry of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company which became Baker and Hamilton's Benicia Agricultural Works in 1879.
		In the early 1900's the Benicia Agricultural Works was acquired by Yuba Industries which specialized in large metal products, such as dredging and mining equipment.
	www.beniciafoundry.com /history.html (386 words)

	Benicia News, California (CA): History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		When the Gold Rush turned Benicia from a destination to a way-station, civic leaders came up with a plan for reviving the city: Grab the state capital from Vallejo.
		The Benicia Arsenal, the first U.S. Army Arsenal on the Pacific Coast, contributed men and ammunition for most conflicts involving the United States throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.
		The first fire departments in California, including Benicia's, saw the situation differently: It was a respectable citizen's duty to serve in the fire department, and there was nothing benign or simple about it.
	www.benicianews.com /summary/basepage.cfm?webpage=5 (355 words)

	Amazon.com: Benicia Portrait of an Early California Town: Sisquicentennial Edition: Books: Robert Bruegmann (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		I joined the historical society and studied Benicia's history to gain an appreciation for the many historic treasures, but I learned more in a few hours of reading this book than I've learned in the last 9 years.
		In describing Benicia's history as an "unbroken string of defeats," he captures the heart of the the town's aspirations of grandeur.
		He also reminds us that it was because Benicia did not become an important city that the history is so well preserved.
	www.amazon.com /Benicia-Portrait-Early-California-Town/dp/1885852096 (738 words)

	The Arsenal - Benicia, California: Art Studios and More!
		In contrast to most open studios events, visitors are able to park their cars and walk to dozens of artist studios, making it possible to see much more art than at other similar events.
		In addition to its reputation as a hub for glass art, Benicia has been home to such names as Robert Arneson and Manuel Neri, and is constantly breeding new talent.
		Located in Benicia California, about 40 miles NE of San Francisco, The Arsenal has nearly 100 artist studios.
	beniciaarsenal.com (233 words)

	Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice - Local Market Conditions
		The market in Benicia is clearly in favor of the purchaser, leaving sellers with the stress of "marketing" their home.
		BENICIA In Benicia, 41 homes were sold last month, down 32.8% from last year.
		These reports reflect the views and opinions of their authors and are not necessarily the views and opinions of Realty Times.
	realtytimes.com /rtmcrloc/California~Benicia (324 words)

	- Benicia Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
		As the voice of business, the Benicia Chamber is a membership based, not-for-profit organization that offers numerous benefits and services including networking opportunities, business referrals, business education seminars, and more.
		The Benicia Chamber is open seven days a week and most holidays to serve the needs of the business community and provide relocation and visitor's information.
		For more information, please contact the Benicia Chamber of Commerce staff at 707-745-2120, fax 707-745-2275, or email at: beniciachamber@aol.com.
	www.beniciachamber.com (187 words)

	Benicia DJ - Wedding DJs in Solano County California
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	www.californiadiscjockey.com /benicia-wedding-dj.html (599 words)

	Benicia News
		A 52-year-old Fairfield man was killed Monday on the Benicia Bridge after he was thrown from his motorcycle and run over by a big-rig, the California Highway Patrol said.
		CLIF FOSTER of Benicia appears with the San Francisco Chamber Quartet in a Nov. 19 concert at the Tannery Building in his hometown.
		Both directions of traffic on the Benicia-Martinez Bridge were temporarily shut down after a motorcyclist was hit by a truck Monday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.According to a CHP...
	www.topix.net /city/benicia-ca (640 words)

	Benicia-Martinez Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Bridge, crosses the Carquinez Strait, linking Benicia, California, USA in the north with Martinez, California to the south.
		The railroad bridge was built by Southern Pacific Railroad between 1928 and 1930.
		Prior to the railroad bridge's opening in 1930, the railroad used a ferry between Benicia and Port Costa, California.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Benicia-Martinez_Bridge (632 words)

	Welcome to the City of Benicia, California
		In response to the need for increased attention to safety and security in today's post-9/11 environment, the City of Benicia is pleased to participate in the nationwide efforts to ensure the safety and security on all Benicia Breeze buses, transfer terminals and maintenance facilities.
		With the help of MV Public Transportation, Inc and the Benicia Police Department, the City of Benicia is able to successfully introduce Transit Watch to the City of Benicia.
		Benicia Breeze Transit Services are administered by the City of Benicia, Finance Department, Transit Services Division and operated under contract by MV Public Transportation, Inc. of Fairfield, California.
	www.ci.benicia.ca.us /transit.php (1912 words)

	Benicia Real Estate of houses and Homes For Sale in Solano County, California
		Benicia's proximity to the Bay Area, Sacramento and Northern California makes it an excellent place to work, live and play.
		As an instructor credentialed by the State of California in Real Estate and Finance, she has learned to truly listen to her clients so that she can deliver personalized service.
		Benicia offers potential residents a beautiful assortment of condominiums, townhouses and single-family homes to choose from.
	www.benicia-real-estate-and-homes.com (576 words)

	Benicia Schools
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	www.greatschools.net /city/Benicia/CA (108 words)

	First St. Cafe Benicia, CA - Caterer - Catering - California
		First St. Cafe serves California cuisine featuring fresh quality, housemade comfort food, beverages, beers and wines, served by friendly crewmembers in a quaint, clean, comfortable setting.
		We have been featured on Bay Area backroads, three years in a row and have been in numerous magazines and newspapers including SF Focus, The Chronicle, Hidden California, Sunset, Contra Costa Times, Vallejo Times, Benicia Herald, and most recently, Solano Magazine.
		California fresh menu serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, housemade desserts with flexibility to help groups from 2 to 300.
	www.gatheringguide.com /event_directory/ca_california/vendor_caterers_catering_5943.html (316 words)

	Benicia, California CA, city profile (Solano County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
		California > All counties > Solano County > Benicia
		Benicia is a city in Solano County, in the Vallejo-Fairfield metro area.
		Median rent in Benicia, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $815.
	www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=9861 (859 words)

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