Bakersfield in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hayden Building
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 13, 2018
1. Hayden Building Marker
Inscription.
Hayden Building. . The Hayden Building is a classic example of Second Renaissance Revival architectural style. It was designed for the Kern County Land Company by San Francisco architect Charles I. Haven (1849-1916) and opened in 1904 as the Hayden Furniture Company. After 1908, it served a series of tenants: the Ancient Order of United Workmen, Mrs. Andrews Dancing Hall for children, the Continental Hotel, and the Valley Office Supply Company. In 1991 Curtis and Peggy Darling acquired the building, leased it as an office space and operated KBID Radio from the second floor. The Spotlight Theatre and Cafe, a theater for contemporary playwrites and composers, opened here in 1998 and occupied the basement, ground floor and mezzanine.
The Hayden Building is a classic example of Second Renaissance Revival architectural style. It was designed for the Kern County Land Company by San Francisco architect Charles I. Haven (1849-1916) and opened in 1904 as the Hayden Furniture Company. After 1908, it served a series of tenants: the Ancient Order of United Workmen, Mrs. Andrews Dancing Hall for children, the Continental Hotel, and the Valley Office Supply Company. In 1991 Curtis and Peggy Darling acquired the building, leased it as an office space and operated KBID Radio from the second floor. The Spotlight Theatre and Cafe, a theater for contemporary playwrites and composers, opened here in 1998 and occupied the basement, ground floor and mezzanine.
Erected 2015 by Kern County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 35° 22.591′ N, 119° 1.249′ W. Marker is in Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. Marker is on 19th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1626 19th Street, Bakersfield CA 93301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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December 13, 1918 - January 8, 2005
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 13, 2018
5. Hayden Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2018, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 15, 2018, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
