Benicia Pony Express Centennial Celebration

Archive

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Museum of History Benicia

Name/Title

Benicia Pony Express Centennial Celebration

Entry/Object ID

2008.011.0009

Scope and Content

Program commemorating Benicia Pony Express. Historical marker dedication held on July 29, 1960. Sponsored by Benicia Parlor No. 89, Native Sons of the Golden West and Benicia Pony Express Centennial Committee. Benicia Pony Express Centennial Committee: Honorary Chairman: James P. Lemos, Mayor, City of Benicia General Chairman: Don Passalacqua Parade Chairman: Frank Fiore HIstorical Chairman: John J. O'Grady Marker and Plaque Chairman: Stephen De Benedetti Decorations and Contest Awards Chairman: Romeo Lavezzo Pet Parade Chairman: Delmer Smallwood Distinguished Guests Chairman: William De Silva Historic Landmarks Chairman: Edgar Strouse Historical Tours Chairman: James E. Griffiths Secretary: Ellen Gieffels Lewis Benicia Parlor NO. 89 Native Sons of the Golden West William R. Quandt: President Edward W. Prouty: Secretary John H. McClain: Treasurer John J. O'Grady: Historian Stephen De Benedetti: Financial Secretary

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection