Bakersfield in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Bank of Bakersfield
Photographed by Denise Boose, April 27, 2012
1. Bank of Bakersfield Marker
Erected 1970 by Kern County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 35° 22.62′ N, 119° 1.146′ W. Marker is in Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. It is at the intersection of Chester Avenue and 20th Street, on the right when traveling west on Chester Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1931 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brock's Department Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Southern Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Vest Drug Store and Market (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Livermore and Chester Store (about 300 feet away); Weill's Department Store (about 300 feet away); Arlington House (about 400 feet away); F.W. Woolworth Company Store (about 400 feet away); Hay Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bakersfield.
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Photographed by Denise Boose, April 27, 2012
2. Bank of Bakersfield Marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, April 27, 2012
3. Bank of Bakersfield Marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, April 27, 2012
4. Bank of Bakersfield
Now the Stars Theatre Resturant
Photographed by Denise Boose, April 27, 2012
5. Bank of Bakersfield
Photographed by Denise Boose, March 16, 2018
6. Bank of Bakersfield Historical Deposit Door
Located on the right side of the building facing Chester Ave.
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,458 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 6, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 6. submitted on March 16, 2018, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
