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Baker Museum 297 W Elm Ave, Coalinga, CA 93210 ☎ +1 559-935-1914 Last Updated: 04/12/2023 |
| The R.C. Baker Memorial Museum is located in Coalinga, California and is dedicated to preserving the history of the city and its surrounding area. The museum is named after Robert C. Baker, a local businessman and philanthropist who donated the building to the city in 1971. | |
| The museum features exhibits on local history, including displays on the oil industry, agriculture, and the native Yokut people who originally inhabited the area. There are also exhibits on the history of the museum itself, which was once a Carnegie Library. In addition to its permanent exhibits, the R.C. Baker Memorial Museum also hosts temporary exhibits and special events throughout the year. The museum is open to the public and admission is free, though donations are accepted. Visitors to the museum can also explore the surrounding area, which includes several parks and recreational opportunities, as well as nearby attractions such as the Coalinga Mineral Springs County Park and the Harris Ranch Inn & Restaurant. | |
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Coalinga Place » City Coalinga is a city in Fresno County and the western San Joaquin Valley, in central California. The population was 13,380 as of the 2010 census, up from 11,668 at the 2000 census. It is the site of both Pleasant Valley State Prison and Coalinga State Hospital. It is also home to Harris Ranch. 60 views 💖 1California |