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Emily and Sherod Waite breathe new life into the historic Woolworth’s Building — blending business, community, and culture to help shape the future of downtown Bakersfield.

Emily and Sherod Waite share how restoring the Woolworth’s Building is both a tribute to Bakersfield’s past and a bold investment in its future.

How the restoration of Bakersfield’s Woolworth’s lunch counter preserves the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement and those who sat, and stood, for change.

Chef Richard Yoshimura reopens the Woolworth’s counter with care and conviction — honoring Bakersfield’s history while serving up simple, unforgettable classics.