Benicia Old State Capitol Building Painting - Benicia CA

City:: Benicia, CA
Site Type:: Civic Facilities, Art Works, Murals
New Deal Agencies:: Arts Programs, Work Relief Programs, Federal Arts Project (FAP), Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Artist:: Clarkson Dye
Quality of Information:: Moderate
Site Survival:: Extant

Description

“The Legend of El Diablo” “…is an oil painting on masonite done by Clarkson Dye (FAP/WPA Project #7754). It measures 42-1/4″ x 52-1/2″ and hangs in the second floor legislative meeting room. Originally this painting was installed at Mt. Diablo State Park, but was moved to the old State Capital Building after restoration.”

Source notes

Photo and information at: www.wpamurals.org

Location Info

115 West G St.
Benicia, CA 94510

Location notes: "Benicia was California's State Capitol from 1853-1854. The Capitol Building originally was intended to be the City Hall for Benicia. However from 1853-54, the California State Legislature met here. Presently the building is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day." (https://www.wpamurals.org/benicia.html)

Coordinates: 38.049949, -122.15889

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