Christmas!

One of the many quaint old houses in Benicia, all lit up for Christmas!

Tree Lighting December 3 - Sailor Jack's

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.

Masonic Lodge

This is California's first Masonic Lodge, built in 1850. It is located at 110 West J Street.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

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.

Victorians

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.

Capitol of California!

I know it's cliche, but it wouldn't be the Benicia Daily Photo without a picture of the Capitol building, now would it?

PS Daily photo doesn't necessarily mean EVERY day. Who needs the stress? I strive for every day, but every day is a day so it doesn't really matter. Here's your photo and stop complaining.

Sculpture 1

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.