Shallow Well Pumping Unit - Brea, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 55.585 W 117° 50.242
11S E 422603 N 3754312
One of many historical markers around the Olinda Oil Museum.
Waymark Code: WMPT69
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2015
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The plaque says, "Shell Oil Company used this beam balance pumpkin unit, manufactured by National Supply Company of Torrance, California for their local production of oil in wells less than 1,000 feet deep. This unit was used on a well to be pumped but not fro drilling the well. Similar to the cable-tool, it has a power sources, electronic motor, a walking beam and a Sampson post for support."
Group that erected the marker: N/A
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
4025 Santa Fe Road Brea, CA 92823
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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