Built in 1850-51 and originally located at the East 5th Street wharf, this building served as a hotel for some members of the state legislature during the time when Benicia was California's third capitol. Daniel Hastings moved the present building to this site in 1856. In its colorful history, it has served as home to the offices of the "Solano County Herald" newspaper, a butcher shop, a dry goods store, a lawyer's office, a Chinese laundry, a speak easy during prohibition days, a bordello, an artist studio and a restaurant.The Von Pfister Adobe was built in 1847 and was the third building erected in Benicia. Edward Von Pfister operated a general store and saloon in 1848, when a messenger from Sutter's Mill stopped on his way to Monterey with a sample of gold nuggets. Unable to contain his secret, he informed those present of his precious cargo.