Missed the grand reopening of Woolworth Luncheonette?
Experience what made it unforgettable through this story.
All of 19th Street was shut down and transformed into a community invitation for the Woolworth’s Luncheonette grand opening. Vendors lined the sidewalks, musicians performed from a tall stage near the entrance and families, couples and longtime residents filled the streets in bundles. For one evening, downtown Bakersfield felt revived, radiating a mix of nostalgia and introductions…