A fire has destroyed one of the most famous homes in Northern California. The famous Bidwell Mansion caught fire around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday in Chico. A photo from Action News Now shows the property engulfed in flames. The home is part of a state historical park. It has been under restoration since May and is temporarily closed to the public. California pioneer John Bidwell completed construction of the three-story, 26-room Victorian home in 1868. Some guests who visited him included President Rutherford B. Hayes, Civil War General William Sherman and Women’s rights activist Susan B. Anthony.It was unclear what sparked the fire or if anyone was injured. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter
A fire has destroyed one of the most famous homes in Northern California.
The famous Bidwell Mansion caught fire around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday in Chico. A photo from Action News Now shows the property engulfed in flames.
The home is part of a state historical park. It has been under restoration since May and is temporarily closed to the public.
California pioneer John Bidwell completed construction of the three-story, 26-room Victorian home in 1868. Some guests who visited him included President Rutherford B. Hayes, Civil War General William Sherman and Women’s rights activist Susan B. Anthony.
It was unclear what sparked the fire or if anyone was injured.
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