Standard End Pumping Unit
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N 35° 23.595 W 119° 01.301
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This historical marker is one of several in the Black Gold exhibit area on the grounds of the Kern County Museum in Bakersfield.
Waymark Code: WMJDRX
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/05/2013
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Standard End Pumping Unit
This Standard end pumping unit was salvaged, rebuilt and erected by the Production Department, Chevron U.S.A., Inc., La Habra to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Standard Oil Company of California.
The unit is composed of original parts from the San Joaquin Valley and the Los Angeles Basin. It is one of the few remaining handmade solid redwood units used during the early 1920’s.
Erected December 1979
Group that erected the marker: Chevron USA, Inc. of La Habra
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Kern County Museum ~ Black Gold Exibit Area
3801 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, California
93301
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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