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Ah yes, reminiscing about Kern County What are going to be Lost Treasures in 20 years? The sign on top of the Sill building? The Lost Treasures series Anyone know anything about this? What are your Lost Treasures? November 06 December 06 January 07 February 07 March 07 April 07 May 07 June 07 July 07 August 07 September 07 October 07 November 07 December 07 January 08 February 08 March 08 April 08 May 08 June 08 July 08 August 08 September 08 October 08 
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Anyone know anything about this?
This is a photo we stumbled upon while working on the Lost Treasures. It isn't one of the items we featured. We just don't know enough and since it was knocked down to make way for the Bakersfield Inn, there might not be many folks who still remember it.
Any old timers out there that know more about this place? Here is all we have from the cutline on the photo. "Located at Calif. Ave. & Union Ave. on old Hwy. 99. Later torn down to make way for construction of Bakersfield Inn." 7 comments from 7 users
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posted by
NancyII
on Nov 10, 2006 at 08:53 PM
When was the Bakersfield Inn built? I've lived here since 1943 and I don't remember it ever Not being here. I've never seen that barrell before either and I collect old postcards. Boy would I love to have THAT old picture.
posted by
dgrealish
on Nov 11, 2006 at 10:11 AM
Wow, you talk about lost treasures! Remember the orange shaped stands that used to be up and down highway 99? Memories from trips to Sacramento to visit my Granny and Grandpa.
posted by
AudreyB
on Nov 14, 2006 at 09:11 AM
It predates me, and that's saying something!
posted by
bonuschris
on Nov 14, 2006 at 10:21 PM
Looks like a forerunner to Starbucks to me.
posted by
pokimag
on Nov 14, 2006 at 11:05 PM
From what I remember, the T-Rex was in front of the minature golf course located in front of the Bakersfield Airpark.
posted by
tonyh
on Nov 15, 2006 at 06:33 AM
Seems to me, I've seen that picture of The Barrel before. I can't remember where. If I remember right, the caption had a date of 1928.And......... Yes, the big T-Rex WAS at the Miniature Golf, in front of the Air Park. I vividly remember that one. posted by
DonEnebo
on Nov 16, 2006 at 11:51 AM
Tex's Barrel House was not torn down to make room for the Bakersfield Inn. It was there until about 1962. It was where the Deja Vue place is now. Years ago a friend of mine, new in town, dropped in there for a beer. He was met by a punch in the face that put him on his back and never went back. Another friend used to play pool with a doctor friend who carried a large wad of money and a .357 magnum. I was in there a couple of times and only saw my neighbor's brother who was a paroled prison person, and a rough dude.
Don Enebo, Kernville
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