Bakersfield in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Howell House
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2009
1. Howell House Marker
In 1891, William Howell hired local carpenter John Singleton to construct this Queen Anne style Victorian home on the northeast corner of 17th and H Streets in Bakersfield.
William Howell moved with his parents and sisters from Nebraska to Kern County in 1877. William became a court reporter for the Kern County Superior Court after his father died of pneumonia. William later became the County Auditor and a successful businessman.
William married Elizabeth Dugan, the daughter of Irish immigrants, in Bakersfield in 1901. William and Elizabeth raised two children, Genevieve and William Howell, Jr., in this home.
The Bakersfield Californian newspaper donated this house to the museum in 1968. The Howell family contributed the foundation for the house at its new site on the museum grounds.
Erected by Kern County Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 35° 23.584′ N, 119° 1.191′ W. Marker is in Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. It can be reached from Chester Avenue. The house is the first house on
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Adobe House (here, next to this marker); Lόpez-Hill House (a few steps from this marker); Bungalow (within shouting distance of this marker); Land Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Basque Sheep Camp (within shouting distance of this marker); Undertaker's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Kern County Chamber of Commerce (within shouting distance of this marker); Barnes Log Cabin (within shouting distance of
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2009
2. Howell House and Marker
Regarding Howell House. Daily Tours of the Howell House are offered.
3. Photos Displayed on Marker
Upper Photo: Howell family, circa 918
Lower Photo: Architect A.B. Chase designed this Victorian house.
Lower Photo: Architect A.B. Chase designed this Victorian house.
4. Photos Displayed on Marker
Upper Photo: Howell family, circa 1928
Lower Photo: The Howell house on 17th Street moving toward Chester Avenue in route to the Kern County Museum in July 1969.
Lower Photo: The Howell house on 17th Street moving toward Chester Avenue in route to the Kern County Museum in July 1969.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2009
5. Howell House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 4,046 times since then and 208 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
