Kern Branch, Beale Memorial Library - Bakersfield, CA
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N 35° 23.007 W 118° 59.447
11S E 319177 N 3917387
A NRHP library in Bakersfield, CA.
Waymark Code: WMNHMC
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2015
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"Kern Branch, Beale Memorial Library, also known as the Baker Street Library, is a library located at 1400 Baker St. in Bakersfield, California. The library was constructed from 1913 to 1915 and replaced Bakersfield's original library building. Architect O. L. Clark designed the building in the Classical Revival style; the library is the only surviving building designed by Clark in Bakersfield. The library is designed as a central block with two wings at the east and west ends. The library's main entrance is located on the east wing; the entrance is a portico supported by columns and topped with a pediment and a frieze reading "PUBLIC LIBRARY". The ornate interior decorations incorporate classical and Renaissance themes." (
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Street address: 1400 Baker St Bakersfield, CA USA
County / Borough / Parish: Kern
Year listed: 1981
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Commerce/Trade
Current function: Education
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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