The Streamline Moderne-style building was built in 1940, and once housed a giant neon Coca-Cola sign on its roof.

Bakersfield's iconic Sill Building: A downtown landmark since 1940

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Bakersfield's iconic Sill Building: A downtown landmark since 1940

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