George O. Suman 1897-1981
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N 35° 23.601 W 119° 01.284
11S E 316418 N 3918541
This is one of several historical bronze plaques on the grounds of the Kern County Museum in Bakersfield.
Waymark Code: WMJF8A
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/10/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member monkeys4ever
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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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