Benicia Sites

The Work Projects Administration (WPA) conducted multiple projects to improve and develop the former Benicia Arsenal in Benicia, California. Per a Department of Defense (DoD) survey, the WPA did the following: Description: Construct roads, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, fences, drainage facilities, manholes, and water, sewage, and power lines at Benicia Arsenal; Project No. 165-3-08-342; Cost: $48,420.00; Sponsor: Commanding Officer, Benicia Arsenal, U.S. Army Renovate and improve buildings, facilities, and grounds; 165-2-08-201; $119,245.00; Commanding Officer, Benicia Arsenal, U.S. Army Construct and improve buildings, facilities, utilities, and grounds; 165-3-08-346; $236,320.00; Commanding Officer, Benicia Arsenal, U.S. Army Construct and improve buildings, facilities, utilities, and...

"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."