Name/Title
Box, PresentationEntry/Object ID
2005.023.0002Description
This is a wooden box stored in the attic of the Benicia City Council for many years. The box is 24" x 16" x 13". The box was inscribed:
Presented to City of Benicia by Benicia Centennial Committee for the preservation of centennial flags.
1. The National Ensign that was flown over the National Capitol bldg. .. 19 of May 1947
2. Replica of the National Ensign when Benicia was founded 19 of May 1847
In 2005 the Benicia Historical Museum was made aware of it's existence and history. Inside the box was the 48 star flag that was flown over the national capitol 05/19/1947 and two ensigns with stripes of blue, white, red, white and blue on one and red, white, blue, white and red on the other. I don't think this was the national "ensign" in 1847 (not even a merchant ensign). Also in the box was the flag used for the Benicia Capitol restoration showing the Capitol and "1853 - 54" underneath. (L. Kvasnicka note: all four associated "flag" items were moved to the textile room (box 162) on January 14, 2026. Box remained in open storage upstairs.)Collection
Benicia Historical Museum Collection
