Beale Memorial Clock Tower, Clock tower at Kern County Museum in Bakersfield, California
The clock tower stands 60 feet tall with metal elements including a bell, iron spiral stairwell, balcony railings, and decorative grillwork.
The original structure, built in 1904 as a gift from Truxtun Beale to honor his mother Mary Edwards, stood at Chester Avenue until 1952.
The tower represents the architectural heritage of early 20th century Bakersfield and includes preserved metalwork from the original structure.
The current tower location at 3801 Chester Avenue provides accessibility to visitors exploring the Kern County Museum grounds.
The clock tower survived a planned removal in 1912 when citizens protested against its demolition for a trolley line expansion.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 35.39300,-119.01900
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:37
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