Bakersfield: As The Story Unfolds Historic Trail

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Bakersfield: As The Story Unfolds Historic Trail

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Beale Memorial Library - Baker St.
The library, built in 1915, is a classic example of Italian Renaissance version of Greek Revival Federal public building architecture. Architect O. L. Clark was commissioned by the City of Bakersfield to design the library. In the 1980’s the building underwent architectural renovation and seismic retrofit. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in April 1981.
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Haberfelde Building
George Haberfelde (1871 - 1962), a civic and business leader in the community, contracted with local architect Charles H. Biggar (1882 - 1946) to construct this five-story office and retail building in the Sullivanesque architectural style. When completed in 1927, the Haberfelde was one of the tallest buildings in the southern San Joaquin Valley.
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