Print, Photographic

Old State Capitol Dedication

Old State Capitol Dedication

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

2004.011.0201

Description

B/w photograph of two men and two women in 19th century period clothing, warming their hands around a potbelly stove. The Lenoir Miller Collection. From Left: Mrs. George Lawrence of Vallejo in period costume that might well have graced the wife of a Senator of the 1850's, Governor's Ball Chairman Frank Passalacqua, Celebrations vice-chairman Arthur C. Arneson, dressed in the costume of a Spanish delegate of mid 19th century. On the Right: Junior Hostess Norma Sharon, also in period costume. The photo was taken in the Assembly chamber of the Old State Capitol Building in preparation for the dedication March 14 + 15, 1958. A similar photograph appeared in The Benician newspaper on March 14, 1958, with the two women in opposite positions.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection