Bakersfield in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

B.H.S. Water Tower

Photographed by Denise Boose, December 2, 2023

1. B.H.S. Water Tower Marker

Inscription. The water tower was originally built in 1933 and was located at Bakersfield High School on the corner of 14th and C streets. The tower was built to provide water to the campus independent of the city’s water supply and had access to four wells that each provided 450 gallons of water per minute. Towering at 60 feet high, the water tower quickly became a source of pride for B.H.S. Drillers. Its signature “Driller Pride” murals could be seen hovering high above the surrounding campus and community long after the school ended its use as a water source.

Erected by Kern County Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Landmarks • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.

Location. 35° 23.589′ N, 119° 1.347′ W. Marker is in Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. It is on Chester Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Located on the grounds of the Kern County Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s

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San Joaquin Valley,

specifically in the Central Valley,

and in the Sierra Nevada.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dust Bowl Housing Units (a few steps from this marker); Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Cook Wagon (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Sentry Statues and Gate Posts (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint John's Episcopal Mission (within shouting distance of this marker); Havilah Courier (within shouting distance of this marker); Norris School (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bakersfield.

Photographed by Denise Boose, December 2, 2023

2. B.H.S. Water Tower Marker

B.H.S. Water Tower and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, December 2, 2023

3. B.H.S. Water Tower and Marker

Bakersfield High School Alumni Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, December 2, 2023

4. Bakersfield High School Alumni Plaza

In grateful appreciation to the donors who made the final location of our beloved water tower possible. Water Tower Relaction August 2016. First all Alumni Bash May 2019. Once a Driller, Always A Driller. (Right Pillar Floor)

Photographed by Denise Boose, December 2, 2023

5. Bakersfield High School Alumni Plaza

B.H.S. Water Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, December 2, 2023

6. B.H.S. Water Tower

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 867 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 5, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.