Benicia in Solano County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Joseph Fischer Residence

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 25, 2025

1. The Joseph Fischer Residence Marker

Inscription. In 1856 Swiss-born Joseph Fischer, merchant and cattleman, purchased a gold rush period hotel in Benicia. Moved it to this site, and remodeled it as his residence.

In 1969 his descendants, the Misses Raphealita, Catherine, and Marie Rose Hanlon, graciously donated this property to the state to be operated as part of the State Park System.

Erected 1970.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 38° 3.013′ N, 122° 9.557′ W. Marker is in Benicia, California, in Solano County. It is on West G Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 W G Street, Benicia CA 94510, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Commemoration of California Legislature in Session (a few steps from this marker); Benicia Capitol State Historic Park (a few steps from this marker); Benicia (a few steps from this marker); Founders of Benicia (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Semple (within shouting distance of this marker); Old State Capitol (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Antonio M. De LaGuerra 1825 – ‘81 (within shouting distance of this marker); Fischer-Hanlon House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Benicia.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 25, 2025

2. The Joseph Fischer Residence Marker

The marker can be seen to the right of the staircase leading to the front entrance.

The Joseph Fischer Residence image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 25, 2025

3. The Joseph Fischer Residence

This former residence is City of Benicio Historical Landmark #13 as part of the Downtown Historical District.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 25, 2025

4. The Joseph Fischer Residence Marker

Backyard of the Joseph Fischer Residence.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 10, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.