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Oil was discovered in Bakersfield, California in 1865. Pioneers and oil prospectors flocked to the area to stake a claim to ‘black gold.’ Many of these settlers built log cabins, as logs were plentiful in the area.

Shortly after the founding ceremony in 1869, there was a dramatic increase in settlers. This made the Bakersfield residents very uneasy. Many of them felt the need to secure the exterior doors of their homes. Thus, locksets became commonplace.

By 1890, the population of Bakersfield, which was around 800 people at the time of the founding ceremony, grew to more than 2,500. This further increased the need to secure homes and property.

Because the oil prospectors and pioneers funneled all of their money into their businesses, little was left over for locksets. As a result, skeleton keysets are the most popular type of antique keysets associated with Bakersfield.

The mild weather conditions much of the year in Bakersfield kept the antique keys in good to fair condition. This makes it easy for antique collectors and locksmiths to care for the keys properly. Still, it is advisable to allow only the most skilled locksmith to work on them, as the keys lack some of the additives common in today’s keys to create durability and stability to them.

It is common to find keys that resemble authentic Bakersfield antique keys online and in flea markets. While these keys are usually replicas and not the actual authentic keys, they are a good option for people who only want them for aesthetic value.

You may find antique keys services in the following locations: