Bakersfield in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Brock's Department Store
Erected 1970 by Kern County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 35° 22.619′ N, 119° 1.117′ W. Marker is in Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. Marker is at the intersection of 1918 Chester Avenue and 20th Street, on the left when traveling west on 1918 Chester Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1918 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bank of Bakersfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Weill's Department Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Southern Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); F.W. Woolworth Company Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arlington House (about 300 feet away); Vest Drug Store and Market (about 300 feet away); Livermore and Chester Store (about 400 feet away); Kress Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bakersfield.
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