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Benicia Library celebrates silver anniversary in current building

June 19, 2018 by Nick Sestanovich 2 Comments

  (This post has been updated.) Today marks 25 years since the Benicia Public Library opened its doors to its state-of-the-art new building to the public. The facility got a head start on the festivities Saturday with a birthday celebration featuring cake, history and speeches by local dignitaries as well as those who helped make […]

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Historical Society invites community to reflect on mid-20th century Benicia life

November 3, 2016 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

As long-time Benicians know, the Benicia of today is not like the Benicia of yesteryear. The population had 20,000 fewer residents, the Arsenal was the largest employer in the city, the Industrial Park did not exist, the area now known as Southampton was undeveloped, there was no bridge to Martinez for cars and Benicia High […]

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