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Former Buddhist church in downtown Bakersfield slated for demolition, but a part may live on

The old Buddhist Church in downtown Bakersfield began serving Kern County’s Japanese community after it was built in 1911.

The old Buddhist Church in downtown Bakersfield began serving Kern County’s Japanese community after it was built in 1911.

22 hours ago·Bakersfield, United States

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The Bakersfield Californian broke the news in Bakersfield, United States 22 hours ago on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

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