Bakersfield in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Weill House
Built on the southeast corner of 17th and H Streets in Bakersfield in 1882, Alphonse and Henrietta Weill’s house was considered “modern” for its day because of the high ceilings, long hallway, and indoor plumbing.
In 1870, Alphonse Weill migrated from France to Kern County. He originally settled in the mining town of Havilah to pursue a career as a merchant. Two years later, Alphonse moved to Bakersfield and later opened his own general merchandise store. Alphonse was a successful businessman operating his store in Bakersfield for more than 70 years.
Henrietta Levy Weill, a native of San Francisco, came to Bakersfield at the time of her marriage in 1882. Alphonse and Henrietta had four children, Blanche, Irma, Adele and Lawrence. A member of numerous civic organizations, Henrietta worked to improve the lives of Kern County residents through education and social service. The Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic is named in her honor.
The Weill family donated the house to the Museum in 1950.
Erected by Kern County Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 35° 23.556′ N, 119° 1.303′ W. Marker is in Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. Marker is on Chester Avenue. Marker and house are located across from the Carpenters Shop at Pioneer Village at the Kern County Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Norris School (a few steps from this marker); Fairhaven Pump House (a few steps from this marker); Gazebo (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint John's Episcopal Mission (within shouting distance of this marker); Havilah Courier (within shouting distance of this marker); Joss House (within shouting distance of this marker); Haggard House (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Flagman’s Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bakersfield.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. A marker at the original site of the Weill House
Also see . . . Plaque at the Original Site of the Weill House. This plaque was placed in 1980 by the Peter LeBeck Chapter of E Clampus Vitus. (Submitted on December 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,361 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7. submitted on December 12, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.