Field House - Brea, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 55.591 W 117° 50.227
11S E 422626 N 3754323
One of many historical markers around the Olinda Oil Museum.
Waymark Code: WMPT59
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2015
Views: 3
The plaque says, "First constructed in 1912 for a cost of $2,474.29, this building served as the lease office and headquarters for oil operations until 1999. During the early years, several improvements were made to the building, including the addition in 1920 of a 512 square-foot wing to serve as an Engineering Department. This win was removed in 1942 as transferred to the Santa Fe Springs Oil Field. Restrooms ere added in 1929 as was a parts and tool crib room in 1946."
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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