Tehachapi in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
B.M. Denison House & 1880's House
Photographed By Denise Boose, February 18, 2012
1. B.M. Denison House & 1880's House Marker
B.M.Denison House - Located on the northeast corner of "D" and Curry Streets, this house was constructed entirely from cedar wood in 1898 by B.M. Denison. He planted the first commercial Bartlett Pear orchard along Curry Street.
1880s House - Located on the southeast corner of "D" and Curry Streets, this house was built in the late 1880s.
Erected by Tehachapi Heritage League. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 35° 7.749′ N, 118° 26.972′ W. Marker is in Tehachapi, California, in Kern County. Marker is at the intersection of West D Street and South Curry Street on West D Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tehachapi CA 93561, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Peery House (within shouting distance of this marker); Early High School (within shouting distance of this marker); Two 1890's Houses (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Kawaiisu (about 400 feet away); Errea House (about 400 feet away); August Weferling House (about 500 feet away); First Methodist & Episcopal Church
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Photographed By Denise Boose, February 18, 2012
2. B.M. Denison House & 1880's House Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, February 18, 2012
3. B.M. Denison House
Photographed By Denise Boose, September 10, 2023
4. B.M. Denison House & 1880's House Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, February 18, 2012
5. B.M. Denison House & 1880's House Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, February 18, 2012
6. 1880's House
This is right across the street from the B.M. Denison House. The old marker stuck in the tree was replaced with the official one across the street in front of the B.M.Denison House.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 547 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 19, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 4. submitted on September 10, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 5, 6. submitted on February 19, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
