A large sketch of the Carquinez Straits and San Pablo Bay with the town of Benicia in 1885. Several notable structures are present such as Benicia City Hall, Turner and Eckley Ship Yard, Fire Department Building, Carquinez Packing Company, Palace Hotel, St. Augustine College, and the Bank of Benicia..
Looking across from Vallejo to Mare Island, Monticello boats: Arrow, Gen. Frisbie and Monticello Steamship Co
Vallejo - 8 x 10 glass plate. Military band (Bass drum, cymbals and snare drum in center of photo. Mare Island Marine Band