St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 120 East J Street, Benicia, Solano County, CA

Significance: St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Parish Hall constitutes a harmonious mid-nineteenth century ecclesiastical ensemble despite the varying dates of construction and extensive alterations made over the years. The exterior of the complex is a good example of the frame Gothic Revival design. The wood-paneled interior appears to be largely a product of the 1880s. / St. Paul's Church with its adjoining parish hall constitute a harmonious mid-nineteenth century ecclesiastical ensemble despite the varying dates of construction and extensive alterations made over the years. The church was originally built in 1859. At that time it was apparently a simple rectangular hall with a very small chancel. The building was altered and enlarged in several campaigns in the 1860;s and 1870's but always in the same style, and the Sunday school was built in 1881. The exterior of the complex is a good example of frame Gothic Revival design. The wood paneled interior, however, appears to be a product of the 1880's.
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-138
Survey number: HABS CA-2053
Building/structure dates: 1859 Initial Construction
Building/structure dates: 1863 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1872 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1873 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1879
Building/structure dates: 1885 Subsequent Work