Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
historical park, Chico, California, United States
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Chico: Bidwell Mansion
Bidwell Mansion, Chico, Calif.
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park is located in Chico, California, and preserves the Victorian home of John Bidwell, a prominent civic and political leader in California. Bidwell, who was also a horticulturist, founded Chico in 1860. The mansion, built in 1868, is a 26-room home that offers a glimpse into the life of Bidwell and his era. The park is one of the attractions in Chico, which is situated in the Sacramento River valley.12
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