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

Tehachapi Museum

Photographed by Denise Boose, August 30, 2022

1. Tehachapi Museum Marker

Inscription. This structure was built in 1932 as the Kern County Branch Library. When a new library was constructed in 1981, the County gave the old building to the City of Tehachapi with the stipulation that it be used as a public building. In 1982 the City leased it to the Tehachapi Heritage League to be used as a museum.

Erected by Tehachapi Heritage League. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 35° 7.769′ N, 118° 26.873′ W. Marker is in Tehachapi, California, in Kern County. It is on Green Street north of D Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 S Green St, Tehachapi CA 93561, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named The Tehachapi Museum (here, next to this marker); Wind Energy Industry (here, next to this marker); Errea House (a few steps from this marker); The Kawaiisu (a few steps from this marker); Importance of Water and Creation of Brite Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Explorers in the Tehachapi Area (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Real Estate Development Since The 1960s (within shouting distance of this marker); August Weferling House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tehachapi.

More about this marker. Maps for the walking tour are available at the Tehachapi Museum.

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

2. Tehachapi Museum Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

3. Tehachapi Museum & Marker

Marker is mounted on a pole to the right of the walkway at the sidewalk.

Tehachapi Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, June 8, 2010

4. Tehachapi Museum

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

5. Tehachapi Museum

A Memorial Plaque Located to the Right of the Steps image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

6. A Memorial Plaque Located to the Right of the Steps

In Memory of
Philip Marx
Tehachapi's Best Loved Citizen
For His Sincerity, Loyalty
and Unselfishness

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 823 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 30, 2022, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 4. submitted on February 15, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 5. submitted on February 19, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 6. submitted on February 18, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.