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Opened in 1865, Bidwell Mansion is a famous historic home that was once the residence of General John Bidwell and Annie Bidwell from late 1868 until 1918. Located at 525 Esplanade, the construction of the three-story, 26 room Victorian mansion began in 1865 on Bidwell’s 26,000 acres, and it became the social and cultural center of the upper Sacramento Valley. Now a museum and State Historic Park, the Bidwell Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open for the public to explore on hour-long guided tours during the week. The Bidwell Mansion Visitor Center shows a video for those visitors who cannot access the second and third floors of the mansion, and there is also a gift shop, museum, theater, and comfortable lobby.

Bidwell Mansion, 525 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926

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