BUSH HOUSE

BAKERSFIELD, CA

Bush House is a historical landmark located in Bakersfield, California. It was built in 1889 by Colonel Thomas Baker and is one of the oldest surviving structures in the city. It is a two-story, Queen Anne-style residence featuring a steeply gabled roof and irregularly shaped windows. The house is made of brick and has a wrap-around porch and a large veranda. The exterior has been restored to its original design.

Inside, the house is filled with period antiques and artwork. The living room, dining room, and kitchen are all decorated in the Victorian style. The walls are painted in muted shades of grey, green, and pink. The furniture is made of mahogany and walnut and is upholstered with velvet and brocade fabrics. The original hardwood floors have been refinished and a grand staircase leads to the second floor.

The Bush House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a popular tourist attraction. It is open for tours and special events, including weddings, family reunions, and business meetings. The surrounding gardens, which include a gazebo, are open to the public. The Bush House is a reminder of Bakersfield’s past and a symbol of its commitment to preserving its history.

BUSH HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BAKERSFIELD CA. US MID #8400602055

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Bird House 2008 11 09 01 Bakersfield, California 2008

No elk available today Our first visit to Tule Elk Reserve State Natural Reserve was elk-free, but was a welcome break from I-5, and much preferred to the hectic rest stop nearby in Buttonwillow. We were the only visitors, and a helpful ranger guided us to a view of nesting Great Horned Owl near the visitor center.

P20160101047-1 Homer was so excited. He couldn't believe his Dad was taking him beaver hunting. I mean, he'd talked to girls before, but, had never actually hunted them. Homer wondered what the limit was if there was one. How many beavers can you have in your possession at one time? Is there a size limit? Are there different kinds of beavers?

California Living Museum, Kern County, California 2016

Oildale (Bakersfield) Standard School Auditorium (# 2439) I almost missed this building. I was headed out of Bakersfield, going through the Oildale area which is mainly older single-story businesses and residences, when I happened to notice this building that was quite elegant for the area. Turning around and coming back, not only was I amazed by the architecture, but also what seemed to be an odd name: “Standard School Auditorium.”

It was very hard to find information on this, particularly since I’m in the city of Bakersfield and used that in searching. The auditorium was built in 1937 with Public Works Administration funds and is still in use. Oildale was once a separate unincorporated area just north of Bakersfield, and apparently the school district is named Standard School District because Standard Oil donated the land for the first school of the district.

Sources:

<a href="https://kern.org/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/sites/4/2018/07/District-Origins-in-Kern-County-A1.pdf" rel="noreferrer nofollow">kern.org/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/sites/4/2018/07/Dis...</a>
<a href="https://www.standardschools.net/page/our-district" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.standardschools.net/page/our-district</a>

Oildale (Bakersfield) Standard School Auditorium gargoyle? (# 2440) A little more detail of the figures on the top of the building (see adjacent picture). They’re not quite gargoyles, but I couldn’t think of a better word since they look rather frightening. If you zoom in, you can see that they seem to have their hands on globes.

KCM / Chevron handmade redwood pump (# 2432) A handmade <u><a href="https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=26118" rel="noreferrer nofollow">redwood pumping unit</a></u> made in 1979 for the museum by Chevron to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Standard Oil of California. Per the webpage it was salvaged from a pump that was still in use in the 1920’s.

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KCM / historic clock tower (# 2436) At the entrance to the museum, a reconstruction of an historic <u><a href="https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=170346" rel="noreferrer nofollow">clock tower</a></u> that stood in downtown Bakersfield. The original clock tower, dedicated in 1904, was extensively damaged by the 1952 Kern County earthquake and aftershocks. This replica includes the original clock work, bell, iron stairway, railings and grill work.

The 1952 <u><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1952_Kern_County_earthquake" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Kern County earthquake</a></u> which destroyed the tower, measured 7.3 and had many large (5+ on the scale) aftershocks that severely damaged Tehachapi, downtown Bakersfield, and multiple other small towns.

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KCM / Padre hotel missile (# 2426) The missile that was on the roof of the <u><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/donbrr/53426222444/">Padre Hotel</a></u> and pointed at City Hall…. See the <u><a href="https://kerncountymuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/KCM_Kern_Courier_Spring_2020.pdf" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Kern Courier</a></u> story.

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KCM / neon and oil hodgepodge (# 2427) Just an interesting mix of displays...

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View From Parking Lot 2015 04 20 01 Bakersfield, California 2015

KCM / shocking? electrifier (# 2421) Historic neon display for an electrician who will apparently shock you…..

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BUSH HOUSE
4900 CALIFORNIA AVE STE 105B
BAKERSFIELD
CA
93309-7027

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BUSH HOUSE Information

MID #	8400602055
Name	BUSH HOUSE
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	770563277
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201012
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	35.364415, -119.056229
CODES	FIPS State Code: 06 FIPS County Code: 029 US Census Tract: 001801 US Census Block: 3003