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This is the Christmas Tree Lot at the Benicia Historical Museum on Camel Road. It's a fund raiser for the historical museum and for Genesis House. This is the first year. It's been a huge success! 
December 3 was the annual Benicia Holiday Open House and Christmas Tree Lighting on 1st Street. It was a beautiful, brisk night. Thousands of people turned out. The street was closed to traffic and merchants were open late, many offering treats to the passers by. The lighting took place at the end of the street at 6:00. Here is a view of Sailor Jack's and one of the palm trees that line 1st Street near the harbor.
This is California's first Masonic Lodge, built in 1850. It is located at 110 West J Street.
This is St. Paul's Episcopal Church. It was built in 1859. It is the third oldest Episcopal Church in Northern California. It is located at the corner of 1st and East J Streets.
These two Victorians are right off 1st street on West J Street. They were built in 1913. The one on the left is an Acupuncture clinic called Transforming Touch.
I know it's cliche, but it wouldn't be the Benicia Daily Photo without a picture of the Capitol building, now would it? 
Sculpture by Linda Fleming - Dona Benicia's Mantilla Envelops the General's Chair - at the corner of 1st and B Streets. Right near the harbor.
This building is located across the street from the Benicia Camel Barn. It's really old and made of brick which are two of my favorites.
The library is one of the best reasons to live downtown. The book and movie selection is fabulous - they can order in almost any movie, even first-runs. And don't forget the Friends of the Library Book Sale the first Saturday of the month! Most books are $1.
A view towards Carquinez Bridge from the anchor at 9th Street park. Kite surfers are surfing in the background.
One of my favorite parts of Benicia is the alleys. Behind the beautiful vintage homes run miles of alleys, like little secrets, kept just for the locals. While some residents use the alleys for their garbage cans and parked cars, others lovingly tend these private areas. There are little shacks, detached garages, picket fences and even old barns. It's a more relaxing way to walk to downtown or the library. Like walking down a country lane with very little traffic.
Benicia Pier at the end of First Street looking towards Carquinez Bridge. Another beautiful day in my favorite home town.
