Benicia Digital Stories

Mills Elementary School by Ellen Blauford

Ellen Blauford, the principal at the time the school was closed, tells the history of Mills Elementary School.

Mills Elementary School by Ellen Blauford

Ellen Blauford, the last principal of Mills Elementary School when it was closed, tells the history of the school in Benicia, CA.

Diane Lowe Pinkham Remembers Benicia

Diane Lowe Pinkhams tells of growing up in Benicia in the 1950s

My Dream Come True by Ana Acosta

Special Place by Sharon Chen

Benicia, My Second Hometown by Nazanin Ashtiani

My Mixed Experiences in Benicia by Elpidia Salceda

Benicia in the 40's

Dale Killan tells of moving to Benicia in the 1940s and the events that happened due to World War II.

The Spirits of First Street

Ghost Walk 2008 in Benicia, CA. Officer Grupky (Jerry Hayes) introduces the group to characters dressed as Mary Farmer, Gertie Guilardo, Milo Passalacqua, and Jack London. They all tell some of their contribution to the history of First Street.

Holiday House Celebrates 50 Years

Congregational Church, Benicia, CA Holiday House Committee talks about 50 years of making crafts to sell to raise money for improvements to the church.