The Bidwell Mansion, a California State Park, was engulfed in flames around 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Chico Fire Department Deputy Chief of Operations Chris Zinko told USA TODAY.

The Bidwell Mansion is a three-story, 26-room Victorian house that was once the home of city pioneers John and Annie Bidwell. The grounds surrounding Chico State that the Bidwells called home is ...

The 156-year-old Bidwell Mansion, a Victorian gem in Chico, was reduced to ruins by a devastating fire on Dec. 11, 2024. Tuesday, officials confirmed the blaze was an act of arson, launching an ...

The Bidwell Mansion, a California State Park, was engulfed in flames around 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Chico Fire Department Deputy ...

CHICO — The heart of Chico is broken today. Bidwell Mansion, the home of John and Annie Bidwell that stood as the town’s iconic symbol for nearly 160 years, has been destroyed by fire ...

Bidwell Mansion, completed in 1868, was the centerpiece of Chico’s pioneer days. John and Annie Bidwell entertained presidents, generals and prominent activists during its hey-day.

Bidwell Mansion, completed in 1868, was the centerpiece of Chico’s pioneer days. John and Annie Bidwell entertained presidents, generals and prominent activists during its hey-day.

Bidwell Mansion was the home of Chico founder and California pioneer John Bidwell. The 1934 film "The Thin Man" starring William Powell filmed several scenes inside the mansion.

CHICO, Calif. — A fire has severely damaged one of the most famous homes in Northern California. The famous Bidwell Mansion caught fire around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday in Chico.

Bidwell Mansion, completed in 1868, was the centerpiece of Chico’s pioneer days. John and Annie Bidwell entertained presidents, generals and prominent activists during its hey-day.

The Bidwell Mansion, a California State Park, was engulfed in flames around 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Chico Fire Department Deputy Chief of Operations Chris Zinko told USA TODAY.