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Camera Maker Canon Camera Model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Aperture f/3.2 Exposure Value 0 EV
Exposure Program Manual Exposure Time 1/160 sec
Flash No Flash Focal Length 24 mm
ISO 100 Metering Mode Pattern
Date/Time 2010:02:28 11:58:59 Resolution Unit Inch
X Resolution 240 dots per ResolutionUnit Y Resolution 240 dots per ResolutionUnit
Exposure Mode 1 Keywords travel United States of America United States America USA US California CA history historical historic historical marker famous landmark road side highway popular Place of Interest Places of Interest Tourist Attraction Tourist Attractions Tourist Destination Tourist Destinations Travel Destination Travel Destinations tour tourism tourist attraction destination Sign Signs American Day Daytime Historical Sites Vertical Education Historical Site Marker Markers Outdoor Outdoors Outside Road Road Signs Roadside Roadsign Solano County Benicia Masonic Hall Free Masons freemason Benicia Lodge American Legion Boys Club
Caption First Masonic Hall Built in California The first Masonic Hall built in California was begun in the summer of 1850, occupied by the Lodge October 14, 1850, and formally dedicated December 27, 1850. This building served as the Masonic Temple for Benicia Lodge No. 5 until 1888, when the new temple was occupied. Used as a Boys' Club prior to World War I and by the American Legion shortly after the war, it was reacquired by Benicia Lodge No. 5 in 1950. Erected by the historic landmark committee, Native Sons of the Golden West, Benicia Parlor No. 89 Native Sons of the Golden West and Benicia Parlor No. 287 Native Daughters of the Golden West, marker dedicated on December 17, 1950. California Historical Landmark Registration No. 174