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

Early High School

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

1. Early High School Marker

Inscription. This house was built by Dr. Russell Peery in the 1890s. It was originally constructed in Cummings Valley for use as a hotel and spa. Later dismantled, it was moved to the present site. In 1928, it was used as a high school, and continued until conventional high school buildings were completed. The building retains its original high ceilings.

Erected by Tehachapi Heritage League. (Marker Number 8.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 35° 7.727′ N, 118° 26.999′ W. Marker is in Tehachapi, California, in Kern County. It is on South Curry Street just south of West D Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 South Curry 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

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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: Peery House (a few steps from this marker); B.M. Denison House & 1880's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Two 1890's Houses (about 500 feet away); First Methodist & Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); August Weferling House (about 600 feet away); The Kawaiisu (about 600 feet away); Errea House (about 600 feet away); Wind Energy Industry (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tehachapi.

Other markers no longer nearby. McFarland House & Late 1880s House (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Tehachapi Hospital (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Early High Scool Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

2. Early High Scool Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

3. Early High Scool & Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

4. Early High Scool Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 775 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 19, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.