Discovery Well - Long Beach, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 47.832 W 118° 09.530
11S E 392728 N 3740273
A historic site with a view.
Waymark Code: WMN2R1
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/14/2014
Views: 5
The plaque says, according to the official website, "One of the world's most famous wells. Started on March 23,1921, it flowed 590 barrels of oil a day when it was completed June 25, 1921, at a depth of 3,114 feet. This discovery well led to the development of one of the most productive oil fields in the world and helped to establish California as a major oil producing state."
Marker Number: 580.00
Marker Name: WELL, ALAMITOS 1
County: Los Angeles
Has Official CA Plaque: no
Marker Dedication Date: 05/03/1952
Location:
NE corner of Temple Ave and Hill St, Signal Hill
Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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