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

Former Richfield Service Station

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

1. Former Richfield Service Station Marker

Inscription. The Richfield Service Station was built here in 1921 by Jack and "Doro" (Theodore) Leiva, who operated the station and adjoining cabins for travelers for over 50 years. It was named the Bartlett Richfield Station due to the many Bartlett Pear trees being planted in the area at the time. Earlier, this was the site of the first town dump.

Erected by Tehachapi Heritage League. (Marker Number 18.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 35° 7.896′ N, 118° 26.675′ W. Marker is in Tehachapi, California, in Kern County. It is on East Tehachapi Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 East Tehachapi Boulevard, 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: The Muro House (within shouting distance of this marker); Arrastra at Railroad Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); T-Hacha-P Brand Mural (about 500 feet away); 1915 Street Dance Mural (about 600 feet away); The Legend of Avelino Martinez (about 600 feet away); Tehachapi Pass (about 700 feet away); Site of the Kessing Building

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Monolith (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tehachapi.

Former Richfield Service Station and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

2. Former Richfield Service Station and Marker

The marker is mounted on the wooden pole just to the right of the white car.

Former Richfield Service Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, April 25, 2010

3. Former Richfield Service Station

This photo is on display at Kelcy's Restaurant in Tehachapi.

Photographed by Denise Boose, June 8, 2010

4. Former Richfield Service Station

Jack Leiva with his 28 Dodge Truck image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, March 15, 2014

5. Jack Leiva with his 28 Dodge Truck

Courtesy of Kelcy's Restaurant

Former Bartlett's Service Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, March 15, 2014

6. Former Bartlett's Service Station

Courtesy of Kelcy's Restaurant

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 812 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 23, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 5, 6. submitted on March 16, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.