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| Landmark #862 | Solano County | Visited: February 19, 2012 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | It’s still St. Paul’s Episcopal Church! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Designed in 1859 by Lt. Julian McAllister and built by shipwrights of the Pacific Mail and Steamship Company, St. Paul’s is an outstanding example of early California Gothic ecclesiastical architecture. Notable for its fine craftsmanship, this building has continuously served the Episcopal Church since its consecration by the Rt. Rev. William Ingraham Kip in 1860.
OTHER TIDBITS: Because it was built by Norwegian shipwrights, the church is shaped just like the upside-down hull of a ship! The former “Old Rectory” was actually the Connecticut home of Julian McAllister, which was dismantled, shipped ’round the Horn, and reassembled here in Benicia! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 120 E J St at 1st St Benicia, CA 94510 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~377mi (607km) — 6.3hrs |
| When should I go? | There is a morning prayer session weekdays at 9:00 AM, and communion is at 8:45 AM and 11:00 AM on Sundays! |
