Bakersfield in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Standard School
Photographed by Denise Boose, January 8, 2012
1. Standard School Marker
The Standard School District was formed in 1909. Standard Oil Company donated five acres of land for a new school near Oil Center.
This schoolhouse designed by architect Orville L. Clark in 1911 was originally located on Oil Center Road. The building was moved to a new school site on North Chester Avenue in 1918.
Over the years, this schoolhouse served a variety of functions until Standard School District donated the building in 1991.
Erected by Kern County Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 35° 23.613′ N, 119° 1.211′ W. Marker is in Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. It can be reached from Chester Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located to the right of the entrance of 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
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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: Undertaker's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Land Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Kern County Begins (within shouting distance of this marker); General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Kern County Fair Exhibit Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bungalow (within shouting distance of this marker); Lόpez-Hill House (within shouting distance of this marker); Howell House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bakersfield.
Photographed by Denise Boose, January 8, 2012
2. Standard School and Marker
Marker is visible to the right of the steps.
Photographed by Denise Boose, January 8, 2012
3. The Standard School
This plaque is mounted on a rock to the left of the steps. It is visible in photo #1
This one-room school was built in 1911 at 1200 North Chester Avenue. Its relocation and refurbishment was made possible by the Kern County Museum alliance.
This one-room school was built in 1911 at 1200 North Chester Avenue. Its relocation and refurbishment was made possible by the Kern County Museum alliance.
4. Close-Up of Photo Displayed on Marker
Standard School baseball team, circa 1920.
5. Close-Up of Photo Displayed on Marker
This building as it stood on the Standard School grounds on Chester Avenue in 1991.
6. Close-Up of Photo Displayed on Marker
Local architect Orville Clark designed numerous schools throughout Kern County.
7. Close-Up of Photo Displayed on Marker
Standard School, circa 1918.
Photographed by Denise Boose, April 8, 2026
8. Standard School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,566 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 1, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 22, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 8. submitted on April 13, 2026, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
