Bakersfield in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Weill House
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2009
1. Weill House Marker
Built on the southeast corner of 17th and H Streets in Bakersfield in 1882, Alphonse and Henrietta Weills house was considered “modern” for its day because of the high ceilings, long hallway, and indoor plumbing.
In 1870, Alphonse Weill migrated from France to Kern County. He originally settled in the mining town of Havilah to pursue a career as a merchant. Two years later, Alphonse moved to Bakersfield and later opened his own general merchandise store. Alphonse was a successful businessman operating his store in Bakersfield for more than 70 years.
Henrietta Levy Weill, a native of San Francisco, came to Bakersfield at the time of her marriage in 1882. Alphonse and Henrietta had four children, Blanche, Irma, Adele and Lawrence. A member of numerous civic organizations, Henrietta worked to improve the lives of Kern County residents through education and social service. The Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic is named in her honor.
The Weill family donated the house to the Museum in 1950.
Erected by Kern County Museum.
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Location. 35° 23.556′ N, 119° 1.303′ W. Marker is in Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. It is on Chester Avenue. Marker and house are located across from the Carpenters Shop at Pioneer Village at 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 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: The Beardsley Bell (a few steps from this marker); Norris School (a few steps from this marker); Fairhaven Pump House (a few steps from this marker); Gazebo (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2009
2. Weill House and Marker
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. A marker at the original site of the Weill House
Also see . . . Plaque at the Original Site of the Weill House. This plaque was placed in 1980 by the Peter LeBeck Chapter of E Clampus Vitus. (Submitted on December 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2009
3. Rear View of the Weill House
4. Photos Displayed on Marker
Upper Photos:
Alphonse Weill, circa 1875
Henrietta Weill, circa 1882
Lower Photo:
Alphonse Weills store, circa 1885
Alphonse Weill, circa 1875
Henrietta Weill, circa 1882
Lower Photo:
Alphonse Weills store, circa 1885
5. Photos Displayed on Marker
Upper Photo:
The Weill house on 17th Street, circa 1890 Lower Photo:
Irma, Henrietta and Alphonse Weill in their front yard in 1902 (Howell House in background).
[For information on the Howell House see “Howell House” marker.]
The Weill house on 17th Street, circa 1890 Lower Photo:
Irma, Henrietta and Alphonse Weill in their front yard in 1902 (Howell House in background).
[For information on the Howell House see “Howell House” marker.]
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2009
6. Plaque on Display in the Interior Hall of the House
to
Alphonse Weill Lawrence Weill
Whose practice of the Golden
Rule, kind consideration and
generosity have won the lasting
esteem and effection of us all
Weills Employees
Pleadge their loyalty
and united effort
1940
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2009
7. The Weill House
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,829 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7. submitted on December 12, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
