In the wake of the Northern California mansion burning, the city of Chico is left to grapple with the loss of more than a century of history.

The Bidwell Mansion was built by John Bidwell in the 1860s. John and his wife Annie entertained guests in the mansion, like President Rutherford B. Hayes.

A big part of Chico history was lost this week in the Bidwell Mansion fire, but one man says he’s keeping some of that history alive at home.Bill Shelton says h