Portable Steam Boiler - Brea, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 55.609 W 117° 50.226
11S E 422628 N 3754356
One of many historical markers around the Olinda Oil Museum.
Waymark Code: WMPT6D
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2015
Views: 2
The plaque says, "This portable steam boiler, manufactured circa 1910-1920, was used to produce steam to power various equipment unites on the Olinda lease. The boiler could be rules by crude oil, natural gas, coal or wood. It was pulled by mule/horse teams or by steam or gas powered tractors, allowing it to be transported around the lease."
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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