George O. Suman 1897-1981 - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

This plaque commemorates the re-opening of the Pioneer Petroleum exhibit building originally dedicated in May 1972 as a gift to the Kern County Museum from the Petroleum Production Pioneers.

This plaque also memorializes the fruitful career
and good deeds of
George O. Suman 1897-1981
Associated Oil Co. - Tide Water Associated Oil Co. -
Tide Water Oil Co. 1920-1962

A petroleum pioneer whose efforts were largely responsible for the Pioneer Petroleum exhibit building and the establishment of the nationally acclaimed Pioneer Petroleum exhibits here in Pioneer Village.

These exhibits are a tribute to California's oil industry and to the Pioneer men and women who made that industry the greatest on earth.

From this day forward these exhibits will be known
as the
George O. Suman Memorial
Pioneer Petroleum Exhibits

Dedicated June 3, 1988
by the Petroleum Production Pioneers

Plaque courtesy of Robert B. Moss, Jr.
Architectural Specialties
Bakersfield, California

Group that erected the marker: Petroleum Production Pioneers 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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