The Bakersfield Californian Building
historic place
The Bakersfield Californian Building is a historic place in Bakersfield, California, located in Kern County. This structure was erected in 1926. Architect Charles H. Biggar designed it. The building served as the dedicated home for The Bakersfield Californian newspaper. It features reddish-brown bricks and an east-facing facade. The main entrance includes seven granite steps and polished brass double doors. Above the main door, 'Established 1866' is inscribed. The parapet reads 'The Bakersfield Californian'. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 1983. A detached structure, originally a women's rest facility, was also part of the complex. This building represents a period of local journalistic development in Bakersfield.