Women's Club, Bakersfield
This elegant and richly decorated building in the heart of downtown Bakersfield was constructed in 1921. It was designed by architect Charles Howatt Biggar in the Colonial Revival style. The Women's Club features an embayed portico entrance with Ionic columns, as well as white cornices set against the red brick of the main structure. The Woman's Club was founded in 1896 to encourage women to participate in literature, art, and the sciences. The building had some small alterations made to it after the 1952 earthquake, but it is recognized as a historical and architectural landmark.
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Sight Name: Women's Club
Sight Location: Bakersfield, USA (See walking tours in Bakersfield)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Bakersfield, USA (See walking tours in Bakersfield)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield Historical Buildings Tour
Many buildings in Bakersfield were damaged during the earthquake of 1952. Fortunately, many of them have since been carefully restored and preserved. Take this tour to explore Bakersfield's past by visiting some the city's buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places or as Historic Sites in Kern County.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Bakersfield Introduction Walking Tour
Colonel Thomas Baker established the city now known as Bakersfield in 1863. His small original settlement has developed into one of the largest cities in California. There are many notable landmarks in downtown Bakersfield that highlight the cultural and historic significance of the city. Take this self-guided tour to get acquainted with the beautiful monuments, parks, and cultural venues spread... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles