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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 
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What are going to be Lost Treasures in 20 years?
This whole project began more than a year ago as Mesa Marin raceway was getting closer and closer to shutting down. We were having a discussion in the newsroom about Bakersfield losing such a landmark and what it meant.
Mesa Marin was one of those things that made Bakersfield unique. That made it stand out from all the other cities that have the same chain restaurants and big box stores. And then we wondered: What Lost Treasures are so long gone that we don't even know about them? And the hunt was on. Now, it seems fitting to ask the inverse of that question: What current landmarks should we protect to keep them from becoming lost? 11 comments from 8 users
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posted by
robinislost
on Nov 16, 2006 at 01:20 PM
I say we protect the agriculture.A few years ago I had a strong passion for ag, and at one point I wanted to be a farmer. Every day the farmland is disappearing and turning into houses and buildings, but I don't like that. I miss Bakersfield the way it used to be. I still have a passion for ag, but not like it used to be. Look what the insanity has driven me to. By the time I'm out of college and on my way to having a career, all the farmland will be gone and I'll have to move away from my hometown. posted by
motopoet
on Nov 16, 2006 at 04:27 PM
I think one of the Bakersfield icons is already gone. The huge gantry at the Texaco refinery. I am still lost without its presence! The Union Pacific Depot on Baker and Sumner(where I have a nice corner office)is something that should be protected at all costs. No matter what UP ends up doing with it, the city should see to its protection. I'd love to see Hart Park's attractions restored. There used to be carnival rides, a pool, water slides, a sixth scale train and the water wheel out there. Even if that never happens, the Park itself needs to be preserved. Although, I am certain, it is in no danger, the Crystal Palace is a nationally known attraction here in town. Let's make sure it stays that way(even though I rarely go there). Pioneer Village..nuff said posted by
anonymous
on Nov 16, 2006 at 05:13 PM
Where is that famous sign over the Kern River to Oildale from the old days? The one about not being seen at night for selected citizens.
posted by
anonymous
on Nov 16, 2006 at 06:05 PM
There used to be one on the way into Taft too........Something about don't let the sun set on you here.............
posted by
bakonative
on Nov 16, 2006 at 06:27 PM
Anonymous, those signs are long gone, decades ago and they should not be thought of as lost treasures. When I think of Lost Treasures of the future, I think of Mexicali downtown being gone, the Valley Plaza - gone, Stinsons - closed and gone, Chucky Cheese - gone.
posted by
anonymous
on Nov 16, 2006 at 07:22 PM
Chucky Cheese isn't a lost treasure.
Mexicali is a treasure though........... I wouldn't exactly call those old signs "treasures" either, but they're deffinitely in the past. Here's a REAL Lost Treasure for everyone. How about the view of the mountains on three sides almost every day of the year (except when the Fog set in). Now THAT's a lost treasure that I think everyone will agree with.......... posted by
tonyh
on Nov 16, 2006 at 07:23 PM
The March Meets............
posted by
tonyh
on Nov 16, 2006 at 07:25 PM
In 20 years? ..........................I hope it's the "Brown Gold" of LA Sludge. posted by
Termite
on Nov 17, 2006 at 03:28 PM
The Green Frog market on Bernard.The Fox (of course), the Niles,and any other old movie theaters. The older restaurants like Noriega's, Woolgrowers, etc. The Bakersfield Californian building. The entire length of Oleander Avenue Everything between 21st & California, and Oak & H Street. Any downtown building that has a basement. And I agree with Robin...protect the agriculture. posted by
b2studios
on Nov 22, 2006 at 06:40 PM
Gee, I hope the downtown basements aren't going to disappear for awhile--I work in one of them!
Speaking of which...what about the so-called "opium tunnels", that once connected these basements? It's a shame they've been sealed off, instead of restored, to preserve their history. It could have been quite an attraction, if done properly. Another vanishing treasure: seeing a Kit Fox in your back yard. posted by
CalamityJanie
on Jun 20, 2007 at 10:29 AM
Too bad we just lost the Far East sign. At least they're going to restore it and preserve it at the Museum.
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