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

The Caretta Bar

Photographed by Denise Boose, April 8, 2026

1. The Caretta Bar Marker

Inscription. This parlor was built by John Bugni in the 1940’s for his home in Pumpkin Center. John and Antonia Fachin Bugni were proud of their Italian heritage and their extended family. The caretta is a Sicilian wine cart donated by George and Maria Giumarra and is the symbol of their global farming operations and legendary hospitality.

Thank you to Hunter Haley, the Bugni Family, George and Maria Giumarra, Gina Giumarra MacArthur, and Mary Tinchell for their support for this project.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 35° 23.558′ N, 119° 1.271′ W. Marker is in Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. It is on Chester Avenue, on the left when traveling north. 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

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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: Joss House (a few steps from this marker); Drug Store (a few steps from this marker); Bandstand (a few steps from this marker); Doctor's Office (a few steps from this marker); Miller and Lux Survey Office (a few steps from this marker); Gazebo (within shouting distance of this marker); Dentist's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Fraternal Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bakersfield.

Also see . . . Traditional Sicilian caretta finds home at the new Caretta Bar at Kern County Museum. (Submitted on April 13, 2026, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California.)

The Caretta Bar and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, April 8, 2026

2. The Caretta Bar and Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, April 8, 2026

3. The Caretta

The caretta cart inside the palor.

Photographed by Denise Boose, April 8, 2026

4. The Caretta Bar and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2026, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 13, 2026, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.