As part of the California of the Past Grant by California State Library, our library filmed local stories of Benicia's past.
Dan Coyne tells the story of going to the local donut shop after midnight to buy donuts from the baker out the back door.
Ellen Blauford, the principal at the time the school was closed, tells the history of Mills Elementary School.
Ellen Blauford, the last principal of Mills Elementary School when it was closed, tells the history of the school in Benicia, CA.
Diane Lowe Pinkhams tells of growing up in Benicia in the 1950s
Dale Killan tells of moving to Benicia in the 1940s and the events that happened due to World War II.
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.
