Bakersfield in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Kern County Land Company Building
Photographed By Denise Boose, February 12, 2012
1. Kern County Land Company Building Marker
In 1894, four years after the formation of the Kern County Land Company, the firm built an office building that demonstrated its "Faith in the Future" of Bakersfield. The structure with outside walls of cream colored pressed brick, trimmed with gray sandstone and granite, was designed by architect Henry A. Schulze of San Francisco. By the 1950s the Kern County Land Company had outgrown the building and sold it in 1959.Erected 1976 by Sponsored by: Tenneco West Inc. and Bakerfield Bicentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 35° 22.592′ N, 119° 1.306′ W. Marker is in Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. Marker can be reached from 19th Street east of G Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1712 19th Street Bakersfield, Ca, Bakersfield CA 93309, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Standard Oil Company Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hayden Building (about 300 feet away);
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Photographed By Denise Boose, February 12, 2012
2. Kern County Land Company Building Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, February 12, 2012
3. Kern County Land Company Building Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, February 12, 2012
4. Kern County Land Company Building
Photographed By Denise Boose, March 4, 2012
5. Kern County Land Company Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,018 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 4. submitted on March 2, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 5. submitted on March 5, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
