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

Red Front Blacksmith Shop Mural

Photographed By Denise Boose, September 10, 2023

1. Red Front Blacksmith Shop Mural Marker

Inscription. The original Red Front Blacksmith Shop was located directly across the street from this mural. The workers pictured represent many local ranching families. The images in the ovals next to the buildings show scenes from Tehachapi's ranching history.

The outside ovals show working blacksmiths in their shops. All images were taken from old photographs. A few well-known, local cattle brands and the names of the ranches are shown in the box below.

Painted by Lyn Bennett - 2006 assisted by Brenda Anderline

Erected 2006 by Tehachapi Heritage League. (Marker Number 26.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 2006.

Location. 35° 7.885′ N, 118° 26.945′ W. Marker is in Tehachapi, California, in Kern County. Marker is on South Curry Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 187 South Curry Street, Tehachapi CA 93561, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Odd Fellows Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Gallinger House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tehachapi Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); People of the Mountains

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