MINTER FIELD AIR MUSEUM INC

SHAFTER, CA

Scrub Jay 2011 02 07 03 Bakersfield, California 2011
Scrub Jay 2011 02 07 03 Credit: davidseibold

The Minter Field Air Museum Inc. is a non-profit organization and museum located in Shafter, California. It is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Minter Field, a former military airfield and training base that played a significant role in aviation history.

The museum features a collection of aircraft, helicopters, and other aviation artifacts, including planes from World War II and the Vietnam War. Visitors can explore the exhibits and learn about the history of aviation, as well as the contributions of Minter Field to military aviation.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum offers educational programs and events, including airshows and special exhibits. It also offers guided tours for groups and schools, providing an opportunity for visitors to learn about aviation history and technology.

The museum is staffed by volunteers who are passionate about aviation and preserving the history of Minter Field. Its mission is to inspire and educate visitors about the importance of aviation, and to honor the men and women who have served in the military and contributed to the advancement of aviation technology. The Minter Field Air Museum Inc. is a must-visit destination for aviation enthusiasts and anyone interested in learning about the history of military aviation.

MINTER FIELD AIR MUSEUM INC is a History Museum in SHAFTER CA. US MID #8400602721

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 32,322 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Scrub Jay 2011 02 07 03 Bakersfield, California 2011
Scrub Jay 2011 02 07 02 Bakersfield, California 2011
Scrub Jay 2011 02 07 01 Bakersfield, California 2011
Bird House 2008 11 09 01 Bakersfield, California 2008
Delano / Sierra theater (# 2442) Heading from Bakersfield to Fresno, I decided to wander into various small towns along the way to see what I could see. This is Delano, an agricultural town of 50,000, 30 miles north of Bakersfield. One of the things that often amazes me in these towns is the reminders of the time when all of these smaller cities were fairly independent and people shopped and entertained themselves in town, rather than going off to the somewhat large places nearby. Harking back to those days, they often have movie theaters that look more elaborate than what you would now expect. This is the Sierra theater, that opened in 1946 with 894 seats! It apparently closed in 2008, but the signs under the marquee suggests that it might still be rented as an event space. Source: <a href="https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/3841" rel="noreferrer nofollow">cinematreasures.org/theaters/3841</a> <b>Update:</b> Turns out I had taken a picture of this in 2015 and nothing has changed, but the older picture was from a different angle and shows more detail: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/donbrr/20101548373">www.flickr.com/photos/donbrr/20101548373</a>
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. <i>Use the Kern County Museum (KCM) tag to see all of the photographs from the museum.</i>
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. <i>Use the Kern County Museum (KCM) tag to see all of the photographs from the museum.</i>
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. <i>Use the Kern County Museum (KCM) tag to see all of the photographs from the museum.</i>
KCM / neon and oil hodgepodge (# 2427) Just an interesting mix of displays... <i>Use the Kern County Museum (KCM) tag to see all of the photographs from the museum.</i>
View From Parking Lot 2015 04 20 01 Bakersfield, California 2015

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MINTER FIELD AIR MUSEUM INC
PO BOX 445
SHAFTER
CA
93263-0445

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MID # 8400602721
Name MINTER FIELD AIR MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 953646320
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 42,768
REVENUE 32,322
LAT/LONG 35.496209, -119.279578
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 029
US Census Tract: 004102
US Census Block: 2007