Description
Located at the base of the southern tip of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Bakersfield has long been a significant gateway to the Southwest. First settled by Spanish missionaries in the eighteenth century, Bakersfield would not see substantial expansion until the discovery of gold in 1851, and the discovery of oil in 1865 which attracted residents eager to extract these resources. By 1901 Bakersfield had seen a large influx of workers attracted by the increased demand for petroleum products as automobiles spurred the need for greater oil production across the United States. The city had more than triple its population in the latter portion of the late eighteenth century. Bakersfield remains a significant hub for agricultural production and energy extraction. Birds eye perspectives were widely popular during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and bear a unique aesthetic and distinctive style that immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present. Bakersfield is the County Seat of Kern County, the most productive oil-producing region in California. The city was first incorporated in 1873 and quickly grew to be one of the largest cities in California. This depiction illustrates the city in a period of significant prosperity at the turn of the twentieth century.This is an authentic piece of American cartographical history that shows the iconic city in a period of transformation as modern advances in technology gave way to traditional ways of life. The historic architecture from this period remains an enduring feature of Bakersfield’s history.Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper. This eye-catching vintage map reproduction print makes the perfect gift for anyone that loves history and imagery. Overall Size: 18" H x 24" W x 0.01" D
