Bakersfield in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Brock's Department Store
By Denise Boose, April 27, 2012
1. Brock's Department Store Marker
This site was deeded by Col Thomas Baker to Agnes Stine in 1871. Dave Hirshfeld ran the Pioneer Store here in 1899. Succeeded by Otto Belau in the same year. In 1904 the business was sold to Hochheimer and Co. After the 1919 fire the structure was rebuilt in 1920. In 1924 the property became Brock's Department Store, the present building was modernized following the earthquakes of 1952.Erected 1970 by Kern County Historical Society.
Location. 35° 22.619′ N, 119° 1.117′ W. Marker is in Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. Marker is at the intersection of 1918 Chester Avenue and 20th Street, on the left when traveling west on 1918 Chester Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1918 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bank of Bakersfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Weill's Department Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Southern Hotel (within shouting
By Denise Boose, April 27, 2012
2. Brock's Department Store Marker
Categories. • Industry & Commerce •
By Denise Boose, April 27, 2012
3. Brock's Department Store
It's now Timeless Furnishings.
By Denise Boose, April 27, 2012
4. Brock's Department Store
Taken from the alley.
By Denise Boose, April 27, 2012
5. Plaque Placed Below the Marker
Downtown Goodwill Ambassador
1981-2001
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2018. This page originally submitted on May 6, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 808 times since then and 58 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.
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