After the fire of July 1889, Bakersfield was in ruins. This image shows the devastation south from the intersection of 19th Street and Chester Avenue.
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Posted by sawoodman
- Tue Jan 15, 2008 17:16:13 PST
Ferguson's Wallpaper and Paint Store at 2021 Chester Avenue, circa 1920
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Posted by sawoodman
- Wed Jan 9, 2008 15:05:11 PST
First Bank of Kern and Quincy Hotel at the northeast corner of Baker and East 21st Streets, circa 1920.
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Posted by sawoodman
- Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:32:34 PST
This photo was donated to the Kern County Museum. It is identified on the back of the photo as being taken by Ray Geere Photography of Bakersfield. If anyone can identify it, please e-mail Jeff Nickell at jenickell@kern.org.
Posted by jeffnickell
- Fri Dec 21, 2007 15:18:42 PST
Do you have any info to share about this photo?
I'm guessing the photo was taken at an old timer's day because there are about two dozen people posing for the photo in a bar, and everyone is dressed in old fashioned attire. The main...