19th Street East from Chester Avenue
Automobiles; Bakersfield (Calif.)--Downtown; Buildings; Streets
Downtown Bakersfield; from the collection of Harlan Curnow
Unknown
1 photographic print; 8.5 x 13 cm
San Joaquin Valley Library System
1930s
Kern County Library
This image is being made available for educational and research purposes only, under the "fair use" clause of the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 ? 107 U.S.C.) Further questions regarding the image or its use may be directed to the Beale Memorial Library, Local History Room, 701 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301; phone 661-868-0776.
Kern County Library
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1930s
Amalie Mine
Amalie Mine (Caliente, Calif.); Mining
Amalie Mine, a gold mine opened in the 1880s. It was discovered by Chris Mohr, a German, who named it for his sweetheart in Germany. Closed down in the 20th century.
Unknown
1 photographic print; 7 x 10 cm.
San Joaquin Valley Library System
1950s
Kern County Library
This image is being made available for educational and research purposes only, under the "fair use" clause of the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 ? 107 U.S.C.) Further questions regarding the image or its use may be directed to the Beale Memorial Library, Local History Room, 701 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301; phone 661-868-0776.
Kern County Library
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1950s
Ardis Walker and Greg Iger at Beale Memorial Library
Authors; Iger, Greg; Libraries; Receptions; Walker, Ardis; Walker, Gayle
Genealogy, History and Pioneers Day, April 28, soon after grand opening of 3rd Beale Memorial Library building; shows local authors (seated, left to right) Ardis Walker and Greg Iger. Walker's wife Gayle is seated at his right. Beale Memorial Library Local History room is visible in background.
Unknown
1 photographic print; 10 x 15 cm.
San Joaquin Valley Library System
1988
Kern County Library
This image is being made available for educational and research purposes only, under the "fair use" clause of the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 ? 107 U.S.C.) Further questions regarding the image or its use may be directed to the Beale Memorial Library, Local History Room, 701 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301; phone 661-868-0776.
Kern County Library
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1988
Arvin businesses after 1952 earthquake
Automobile service stations; Brickwork; Cafes; Earthquakes; Markets; Mobil Oil Corporation; Plasterwork; Quality Market (Arvin, Calif.)
Photo taken after 1952 earthquake shows damaged brick and plasterwork along Third Street in Arvin, between cafe and Quality Market. Mobil service station is visible at far right.From collection of Clyde Johnson
Johnson, Clyde
1 photographic print; 10 x 15.5 cm.
San Joaquin Valley Library System
1952
Kern County Library
This image is being made available for educational and research purposes only, under the "fair use" clause of the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 ? 107 U.S.C.) Further questions regarding the image or its use may be directed to the Beale Memorial Library, Local History Room, 701 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301; phone 661-868-0776.
Kern County Library
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1952
Arvin jeweler and beauty salon damaged in earthquake
Earthquakes; Stores & shops
Shows jeweler's, beauty salon, and other Arvin businesses damaged by the 1952 earthquake
Unknown
1 photographic print; 12 cm x 16 cm
San Joaquin Valley Library System
1952
Kern County Library
This image is being made available for educational and research purposes only, under the "fair use" clause of the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 ? 107 U.S.C.) Further questions regarding the image or its use may be directed to the Beale Memorial Library, Local History Room, 701 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301; phone 661-868-0776.
Kern County Library
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1952
Auditorium of third Beale Memorial Library
Auditoriums; Libraries; Stage lighting
Auditorium of Beale Memorial Library, one year after it was built. Includes wooden stage, overheading stage lighting, and seats that retract mechanically to allow for tables and chairs.
Brummett, L.
1 photographic print; 28 x 36 cm.
San Joaquin Valley Library System
1989
Kern County Library
This image is being made available for educational and research purposes only, under the "fair use" clause of the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 ? 107 U.S.C.) Further questions regarding the image or its use may be directed to the Beale Memorial Library, Local History Room, 701 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301; phone 661-868-0776.
Kern County Library
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1989
Austin Foster Stoner with employees and friends
Agricultural machinery & implements; Beale Memorial Clock Tower (Bakersfield, Calif.); Clothing & dress; Stoner, Austin Foster
Chester Avenue in front of Austin Foster Stoner's farm implement store. Austin Foster Stoner is in center of photo, with arm on tractor. Beale Memorial Clock Tower is in background. From the collection of Gaye Lenahan, great-granddaughter of Austin Foster Stoner.
Unknown
1 photographic print; 26 x 30 cm.
San Joaquin Valley Library System
circa 1905
Kern County Library
This image is being made available for educational and research purposes only, under the "fair use" clause of the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 ? 107 U.S.C.) Further questions regarding the image or its use may be directed to the Beale Memorial Library, Local History Room, 701 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301; phone 661-868-0776.
Kern County Library
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circa 1905
Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway streetcar
Electric railroads; Sheds; Street railroads
Shows streetcars at their living quarters or shed at 19th and Oak Streets; streetcars' electric lines are visible at top of picture
Unknown
1 photographic print; 21 x 26 cm.
San Joaquin Valley Library System
1940
Kern County Library
This image is being made available for educational and research purposes only, under the "fair use" clause of the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 ? 107 U.S.C.) Further questions regarding the image or its use may be directed to the Beale Memorial Library, Local History Room, 701 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301; phone 661-868-0776.
Kern County Library
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1940
Bakersfield Californian headquarters
Buildings; Newspaper industry
Shows headquarters of Bakersfield's major local newspaper, the Bakersfield Californian
Walker, Kathleen
1 photographic print; 10 x 15 cm.
San Joaquin Valley Library System
1998
Kern County Library
This image is being made available for educational and research purposes only, under the "fair use" clause of the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 ? 107 U.S.C.) Further questions regarding the image or its use may be directed to the Beale Memorial Library, Local History Room, 701 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301; phone 661-868-0776.
Kern County Library
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1998
Bakersfield Centennial, beginning of parade
Centennial celebrations; Flag bearers; Marines (Military personnel); Parades & processions
Two children in period costume hold up banner which reads "A Moment in Time, Bakersfield Centennial 1898-1998, Celebrating 100 years of the people, culture, and history of Bakersfield." They are followed by a U.S. Marine Corps color guard.The parade was on January 10.
Walker, Kathleen
1 photographic print; 10 x 15 cm.
San Joaquin Valley Library System
1998
Kern County Library
This image is being made available for educational and research purposes only, under the "fair use" clause of the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 ? 107 U.S.C.) Further questions regarding the image or its use may be directed to the Beale Memorial Library, Local History Room, 701 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301; phone 661-868-0776.
Kern County Library
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1998