Bakersfield in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Livermore and Chester Store
Photographed by Denise Boose, April 27, 2012
1. Livermore and Chester Store Marker
Erected 1965 by Kern County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 35° 22.565′ N, 119° 1.143′ W. Marker is in Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. It is at the intersection of Chester Avenue and 19th Street, on the right when traveling west on Chester Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1831 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: Vest Drug Store and Market (here, next to this marker); Arlington House (within shouting distance of this marker); Southern Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Weill's Department Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Bakersfield (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kress Building (about 300 feet away); Brock's Department Store (about 400 feet away); Crites 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. Vests Market
Photographed by Denise Boose, April 27, 2012
3. Now Vests Market
Photographed by Denise Boose, April 27, 2012
4. Vests Market
Photographed by Denise Boose, April 27, 2012
5. Vests Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 917 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 6, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
