Beale Memorial Clock Tower, Bakersfield

Name: Beale Memorial Clock Tower
Address: Bakersfield, United States

#27 among attractions in Bakersfield

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Beale Memorial Clock Tower is a clock tower located in Bakersfield, California. It was a gift to the city; built by Truxtun Beale in memory of his mother, Mary Edwards Beale. It was dedicated on April 4, 1904, and was built in the middle of the intersection of 17th St. and Chester Ave. When he was ambassador to Spain, Beale was inspired by a clock tower he saw there. He hired architect Clinton Day to design it. ()

Coordinates: 35°23'35"N, 119°1'8"W

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Northeast Bakersfield (Homaker Park)Bakersfield United States

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Beale Memorial Clock Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kern County Museum, Fox Theater, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, Central Park.

~110 ftS
Museum, History museum
Kern County Museum, Bakersfield
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bakersfield, California, the Kern County Museum offers a rich tapestry of the region's history, culture, and heritage. This sprawling museum complex is a treasure trove for history buffs, families, and anyone interested in the Golden State's...
1.1 miS
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
Fox Theater, Bakersfield
28 min walk • The Fox Theater is located at 2001 H Street in Downtown Bakersfield, California. The theater, which opened on Christmas Day, 1930, is a historic performing arts and community events center located in downtown Bakersfield, and hosts a variety of events, ranging from ballets...
1.1 miS
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, Bakersfield
28 min walk • The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science is a natural history museum in Bakersfield, California. It is located in the Arts district, downtown. The museum focuses on three areas: Geology, Anthropology, and Paleontology.
1.3 miSE
Park
Central Park, Bakersfield
32 min walk • Mill Creek is a linear park located in Bakersfield, California. It runs along the Kern Island Canal between Golden State Avenue and California Avenue in downtown, although there is a gap between 19th Street and the BNSF railroad yard. The center of the park is Central Park, the only park in downtown.
1.2 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Bakersfield Museum of Art, Bakersfield
32 min walk • The Bakersfield Museum of Art is an art museum, in Bakersfield, California. It is located in Central Park, on the corner of 19th St. and R St.
1.5 miSW
Park, Playground, Skate park
Beach Park, Bakersfield
39 min walk • Beach Park is a public park in Bakersfield, California. It is located at the major intersection of 24th street and Oak street, which makes it one of the more visible parks in the city.
1 miS
Neighbourhood
Downtown Bakersfield, Bakersfield
27 min walk • Downtown is the central business district for Bakersfield, California. It contains several of the cities major theaters, sporting complexes, museums, and historical landmarks. What is considered to be “downtown” Bakersfield varies. In order to define Downtown Bakersfield, it is important to first define the Central Bakersfield region.
~1900 ftNW
Baseball, Baseball field, Sport
Sam Lynn Ballpark, Bakersfield
10 min walk • Sam Lynn Ballpark is a baseball venue in Bakersfield, California and was the oldest ballpark of the Class-A Advanced California League. It was built in 1941 for the Bakersfield Badgers who began that season as a charter member of the California League.
1 miS
Neighbourhood
Education District, Bakersfield
27 min walk • Education District is a district in Downtown Bakersfield, California. Its predominant businesses are satellite campuses for both public and private colleges and universities.