Monthly Archives: January 2026

How Much Did It Cost to Build Bidwell Mansion?

Posted on January 18, 2026 by nancyleek

Let’s take a look back at the early days of Bidwell Mansion, when it was still taking shape and already capturing the attention of curious visitors. Even as construction neared completion, the home’s distinctive architecture and sweeping views were drawing … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day in Bidwell Mansion, 1869

Posted on January 1, 2026 by nancyleek

Picture Annie Bidwell, sitting by the fireplace in the newly finished Bidwell Mansion, writing a New Year’s Day letter to “the dear ones at home” in Washington D.C. She misses her family, and she is sometimes lonely when “the General” … Continue reading →