Bakersfield in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Adobe House
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2009
1. Adobe House Marker
Adobe was a common material used to construct buildings from the Spanish mission period of California history through the 1930s.
Adobe is a sun-dried brick made from soil or clay. This structure was built to resemble an adobe dwelling in Kern County during the mid 1800s.
The adobe bricks used to construct this building were salvaged from a 1930s Bakersfield residence. The adobe house, located near Fairfax Road and Brundage Lane, belonged to William and Flora Deuel Combs.
In 1979, Dr. Lewis L. Sandidge and Dr. Dyrel Faulstick donated the adobe bricks used to reconstruct this building. Chicanos Unidos Para El Progreso constructed this building on the museum grounds in 1977.
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 1979.
Location. 35° 23.584′ N, 119° 1.191′ W. Marker is in Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. It can be reached from Chester Avenue. Marker is located between the Howell House Green and the Three Oaks Green Sections of Pioneer Village at the Kern County Museum. Touch for map.
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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: Howell 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 this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2009
2. Adobe House
The marker is located at the walkway to the house.
Additional keywords. Adobe Bricks
3. Photos Displayed on Marker
Upper Photo:
Joseph Deuel, circa 1910. Joseph sold a portion of the Deuel family farm to William Combs. Later, William married Joseph's daughter Flora.
Lower Photo:
Adobe buildings were often plastered and painted as seen in this photo of the George B. Chester store located at 19th Street and Chester Avenue in 1871.
Joseph Deuel, circa 1910. Joseph sold a portion of the Deuel family farm to William Combs. Later, William married Joseph's daughter Flora.
Lower Photo:
Adobe buildings were often plastered and painted as seen in this photo of the George B. Chester store located at 19th Street and Chester Avenue in 1871.
4. Photos Displayed on Marker
Upper Photo:
The Deuel family in 1942.
Lower Photo:
Santos Montana owned this residence made of adobe once located at 4th Street and Highway 99, circa 1937.
The Deuel family in 1942.
Lower Photo:
Santos Montana owned this residence made of adobe once located at 4th Street and Highway 99, circa 1937.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,430 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
