 Beale Memorial Clock Tower at Kern County Museum | |
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| Established | 1941 |
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| Location | Bakersfield, California |
| Coordinates | 35°23′35″N 119°01′12″W / 35.393°N 119.020°W |
| Type | History museum |
| Collection size | 1 million+ |
| Visitors | 85,000 |
| Public transit access | GET Rt. 2 (Oildale) |
| Website | kerncountymuseum.org/ |
The Kern County Museum is a history museum located in Bakersfield, California. Its main focus is the history of Kern County. Pioneer Village, located on 16 acres (65,000 m2), contains over 50 original buildings from around the county, related to life in the late 19th century. Other features include: Lori Brock Children's Discovery Center, Black Gold exhibit, and Neon Plaza. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.[1]
One of the most recognizable structures at the museum is the Beale Memorial Clock Tower, located on the lawn in front of it. The clock tower was originally constructed in 1904 in the center of the intersection of 17th St. and Chester Ave. It was destroyed in the 1952 earthquake and rebuilt at this site in 1964.[2]
- ^ List of Accredited Museums Archived 2013-01-17 at the Wayback Machine. American Alliance of Museums. Accessed: 05-25-2010.
- ^ Time is right for yearlong fete at Beale. The Bakersfield Californian. February 10, 2009. Accessed: 05-25-2010.