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

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.		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.

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


Title: Highway 93 Baker (CA), Chrome unused Description: Highways 93 and 466 passing through Bake: California the Highway Junction to Death Valley		Title: Baker Baker (CA), Chrome unused Description: An oasis in the desert midway between Barstow and Las Vegas or Death Valley. The view includes junction of U. S. Freeway No. 15 and State Highway 127. Baker is famous for good restaurants and motels

Title: Wills Fargo Motel, P. O. Box 130 Baker (CA), Chrome unused Description: J. O. Failing & Willis Herron, Owners.		Title: Sid's Place Baker (CA), Chrome unused Description: Sid's Place fine foods at the Chevron Station. Come on boby, can't you see it's sid's café the best durn place in the mojave desert to eat!

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.		Title: Gateway To Death Valley And Las Vegas Baker (CA), Chrome unused Description: This picturesque desert community is a popular oasis for both Las Vegas and Death Valley travelers as it is known as the gateway to both areas. In the distance the famous 26 mile Baker grade can be seen as it winds its way toward Las Vegas

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.		Title: Baker Baker (CA), Chrome unused Description: An oasis in the desert, between Barstow, California and Las Vegas, Nevada, at the southern end of Death Valley on U. S. Highways 91 and 5466 and State Highway 127. The famous Baker Grade, extending for more than 25 miles, is shown rising in the distance.

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

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

Title: Emerson School Kern County Court House City Hall Bakersfield (CA), Linen unused		Title: The Hotel Padre Bakersfield (CA), Linen PM 1947

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

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.		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

Title: Hadlock Motel at the Gateway to Death Valley, U. S. 91, 466 Baker (CA), Linen unused Description: 14 new, steam heated and individually air-cooled units, each with tile bath. Café and Chevron Station adjoining Owner Managed		Title: Old Building, Kern County High School Bakersfield (CA), Linen unused

Title: A Residence Bakersfield (CA) unused		Title: Kern County Court House Bakersfield (CA) unused

Total: 28 Items