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

Two 1890's Houses

Tehachapi Heritage League Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, June 8, 2010

1. Tehachapi Heritage League Marker

Inscription. These two houses were constructed in the 1890's. One structure was built by R.D.Williamson and the other by Fred Boden.

Erected by Tehachapi Heritage League. (Marker Number 10.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 35° 7.799′ N, 118° 26.935′ W. Marker is in Tehachapi, California, in Kern County. It is on E Street east of Curry Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 West E Street, 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: Early Explorers in the Tehachapi Area (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Settlers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Kawaiisu (about 300 feet away); Errea House (about 300 feet away); Ranching, Farming and Orchards (about 300 feet away); Importance of Water and Creation of Brite Lake (about 300 feet away); Real Estate Development Since The 1960s (about 300 feet away); Wind Energy Industry (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tehachapi.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Tehachapi Hospital (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

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sectionhead>More about this marker. The photo displayed on the marker are of Bert Williamson (deputy) and Lou Boden (local constable), members of the families who built these houses.

Regarding Two 1890's Houses. Maps for the walking tour are available at the Tehachapi Museum.

The Two 1890 Houses image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, June 8, 2010

2. The Two 1890 Houses

The marker is visible at the fence line between the two houses.

The Deck Overhang image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Skeeters, August 13, 2012

3. The Deck Overhang

100+ Year Old Wallpaper? image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Skeeters, August 21, 2012

4. 100+ Year Old Wallpaper?

As it Sits on August 26 2012 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Skeeters, August 26, 2012

5. As it Sits on August 26 2012

Two 1890's Houses image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, June 8, 2010

6. Two 1890's Houses

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,397 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 27, 2012, by Skeeters of Tehachapi, California. 6. submitted on March 16, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.