CardCow Vintage Postcards

Kern River Oil Field And Lake Of Oil

Fri, 30 May 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Kern River Oil Field And Lake Of Oil
Bakersfield (CA), Divided Back PM 1907 May-13

Bakersfield

Thu, 1 May 2008 03:39:31 +0100

Title:
Bakersfield
Bakersfield (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
Havilah was the first county seat of Kern County in 1866 but was moved to Bakersfield in 1874. Bakersfield was named for Col. Thomas Baker, who arrived in 1862 to direct a reclamation project. He layed out the town in 1869. With the discovery of gold in the Kern river Canyon Bakersfield became a rough and tough camp as bad as any on the Mother Lode. in 1889 fire destroyed most of the old town; rebuilding resulted in a more modern town. Oil was found here in 1899 and this started another boom. Today great fields of cotton, potaotes and other farm products may be seen. Bakersfield is located at the southern end of the great San Joaquin Valley.

The Beale Memorial Clock Tower

Thu, 1 May 2008 03:39:31 +0100

Title:
The Beale Memorial Clock Tower
Bakersfield (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
The Beale Memorial Clock Tower stood for nearly 50 years in the downtown Bakersfield intersection of Chester Avenue and Seventeenth. It was removed after being severely damaged in the earthquake of 1952. The tower which now stands beside the Kern County Museum is an exact replica, using some of the original components including clock and gong, metal work, and roof. At the extreme left is the entrance to the Museum's famous Pioneer Village.

Kern County Museum's Pioneer Village

Thu, 1 May 2008 03:39:31 +0100

Title:
Kern County Museum's Pioneer Village
Bakersfield (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
The southern Pacific Jail is an authentic building that was used to house lawbreakers who worked on the S.P. railhead when it was being constructed. Built in 1874, this structure was carried on a flatcar while the line was being constructed from Delano to Caliente.

Kern County Museum's Pioneer Village

Thu, 1 May 2008 03:39:31 +0100

Title:
Kern County Museum's Pioneer Village
Bakersfield (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
Odd Fellows Lodge and Fraternal Hall. The Odd Fellows Lodge is a replica of the 1868 Lodge in havilah, the first county seat of kern. Contained within are many artifacts from the early days of lodge activities. The Fraternal hall contains a re-creation of early Fraternal events, complete with regalia and exhibits.

Water Skiing At Hart Memorial Park

Thu, 1 May 2008 03:39:30 +0100

Title:
Water Skiing At Hart Memorial Park
Bakersfield (CA), Chrome unused

Bakersfield Inn

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:26:34 +0100

Title:
Bakersfield Inn
Bakersfield (CA), Chrome PM 1958 Dec-20

Description:
One of the largest and most famous of Western Inns, and long a noted landmark of Bakersfield. This is a favorite stopping place of travelers on California's scenic Highway 99.

The Hotel Padre

Sat, 16 Dec 2006 05:48:31 +0100

Title:
The Hotel Padre
Bakersfield (CA), Linen PM 1947

Emerson School Kern County Court House City Hall

Sat, 16 Dec 2006 05:48:31 +0100

Title:
Emerson School Kern County Court House City Hall
Bakersfield (CA), Linen unused

Bakersfield Inn

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:40:00 +0100

Title:
Bakersfield Inn
Bakersfield (CA), Linen PM 1954

Description:
On U. S. 99 Highway, Bakersfield, Calif. The World's Most Famous and Largest Motor Hotel. Swimming Pool. Air-Conditioned Coffee Shop and Dining Rooms - Cocktail Lounge - Patios - Shops - Entertainment Nightly.

Kern County Airport

Sun, 8 Oct 2006 14:00:00 +0100

Title:
Kern County Airport
Bakersfield (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
Located north of Bakersfield, approximately 3 miles from downtown business area. Every need of the traveler has been provided. A modern restaurant and motel open to the public. Meadows Field covers over 800 acres and is the greatest county system of airports in the United States.

Episcopal Church & Clock Tower

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 23:38:19 +0100

Title:
Episcopal Church & Clock Tower
Bakersfield (CA), Divided Back PM 1921

Kern County Courthouse

Fri, 5 May 2006 01:04:00 +0100

Title:
Kern County Courthouse
Bakersfield (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
Kern County Courthouse, an imposing structure built in 1910, is the nerve center of the Golden Empire of Kern. The courthouse is located in Bakersfield, county seat, through which flows the tremendous volume of Kern's industrial, agricultural, financial and subsidiary business. Kern is the nation's leading petroleum producing county, and is ranked among "First five" foremost agricultural counties.

Greetings From Bakersfield

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 02:43:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Bakersfield
Bakersfield (CA), Linen unused

Description:
Bakersfield the county seat of Kern County, has approximately 80,000 people or about half the total in Kern County. Kern County is known as the oil capitol of the world. It is also the center of an agricultural paradise producing vast crops of cotton, grapes, sugar beets, melons, alfalfa. Raising of live stock is the largest and most important single agricultural activity, and dairying is one of he most sound activities in Kern County. B - Court House A - Business District K - Jefferson Park E - El Tejon Hotel R - Kern County Hospital S - Padre Garces Statue F - Kern River Canyon L - Padre Hotel D - High School.

Beautiful Outdoor Swimming Pool Bakersfield Inn

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:43:00 +0100

Title:
Beautiful Outdoor Swimming Pool Bakersfield Inn
Bakersfield (CA), Linen unused

Description:
One of the Finest Way-Side Inns in America World Famous Located Within Bakersfield City Limits On U.S. 99 Highway

Main Entrance Bakersfield Inn

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:37:00 +0100

Title:
Main Entrance Bakersfield Inn
Bakersfield (CA), Linen unused

Description:
One of the Finest Way-Side Inns in America World Famous Located Within Bakersfield City Limits On U.S. 99 Highway

Kern County Court House

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 04:48:00 +0100

Title:
Kern County Court House
Bakersfield (CA), Linen unused

New Southern Hotel

Fri, 15 Oct 2004 00:06:00 +0100

Title:
New Southern Hotel
Bakersfield (CA), Real Photo unused

Old Building, Kern County High School

Fri, 11 Jun 2004 03:42:00 +0100

Title:
Old Building, Kern County High School
Bakersfield (CA), Linen unused

A Residence

Mon, 8 Mar 2004 08:59:00 +0100

Title:
A Residence
Bakersfield (CA) unused

Kern County Court House

Tue, 6 Jan 2004 00:10:00 +0100

Title:
Kern County Court House
Bakersfield (CA) unused