Museum lecture series to focus on the historic Southern Pacific Depot in east Bakersfield
Oct. 18—The Kern County Museum's lecture series is on track Wednesday to present what could be one of its most popular and timely topics so far this year: the future of the historic Southern Pacific Depot in east Bakersfield and its relationship to the community of Old Town Kern.
Beginning at 6 p.m., Stephen Montgomery, vice chair of the Bakersfield Historic Preservation Commission — who not only worked for the railroad, but also has a background in architecture — will present, "The Southern Pacific Depot: Saving the Landmark and a Community."
In his lecture, Montgomery will detail the history of the depot and discuss why he believes it is important to restore and preserve this important Bakersfield landmark.
"It's an opportunity," Montgomery said, "to learn some of Bakersfield's history and why it's worth saving."
