Seat Cover City
Bakersfield, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Welcome to Seat Cover City, established in 1953. Home to seat covers
of all types. And home to local legend Joe Gottlieb of "Come
Down From the Pole Joey" fame.
Joe
Gottlieb's Corner
Bakersfield, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
This sign advertising Joe Gottlieb's Corner is another
sign right around the corner of the Seat Cover City front entrance and
main sign.
Tagus Country Theatre
Tulare/Visalia, CA Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Here's a shot of the "world famous" Tagus Country Theatre sign in the
Tulare/Visalia area. Tagus Ranch has quite a history in the Central valley,
including serving as a camp for German and Italian prisoners back during
World War II. Current word is that Tulare would like to develop around
the area. For more, see Roadside Peek'sSpotlight on the Tagus Country Theatre.
Seabreeze
Bakersfield, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
This old business in Bakersfield, CA is the Seabreeze with its neon script sign.
Bakersfield Electric
Bakersfield, CA Photos courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn and Devil Doll
Here are a couple of old signs advertising the Bakersfield
Electric Motor Repair in where else but Bakersfield, CA. From the looks of these photos, it looks like the neon is still intact on these signs.
Gene & Larry
Bakersfield, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
Here's another auto electrician sign located in Bakersfield. Check out
this one for Gene
& Larry. Not sure if the neon still works these days.
Pioneer Mercantile Co.
Bakersfield, CA Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
There's not one or two, but three signs advertising the Pioneer
Mercantile Co. in Bakersfield.
Check out the two blade marquees
on the left and center photos. All three sign are showing their age as
they bake in the hot Central Valley sun.
San Joaquin Tractor Co
Bakersfield, CA Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
This old sign sits in the lot for the San Joaquin Tractor Co. of Bakersfield.