Bidwell Mansion Destroyed by Fire

Location: Chico, California

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Date: Early morning of December 11, 2024

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The mansion was a 19th-century Victorian home built by pioneer John Bidwell.

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The mansion hosted notable figures like President Rutherford B. Hayes, General William Sherman, and Susan B. Anthony.

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The mansion was undergoing restoration and was temporarily closed to the public.

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The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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The fire completely destroyed the mansion.

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The loss of this historic landmark is a significant blow to the community.

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