The Pioneer Oil Refinery!

Jun 19Mar 1 Bill

Pioneer Oil Refinery

Landmark #172

Los Angeles County

Visited: June 19, 2011

Plaque? YES! 🙂

What is it?	The site of the first commercial oil refinery in California, but since it’s up a private road, I don’t know what’s there!
What makes it historical?	THE GUIDE SAYS: In 1875 the Star Oil Company, one of the predecessors of the Standard Oil Company of California, drilled its first Pico Canyon well, which yielded about one hundred barrels per day. The discovery resulted in the erection of the first commercial oil refinery in California the following year. OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up!
How can I Help the Helpers?	HERE’S HOW: Volunteer with the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks! Donate to the Native Daughters of the Golden West! Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place?	LISTED DIRECTIONS: Site and private plaque: 238 Pine St Newhall, CA 91321 State plaque: Lang Blvd exit of I-5. ANNOTATIONS: WRONG! The plaque is off the Lyons Ave exit of I-5! As for the site itself, you’ll go 0.2 miles south on Pine Street and turn left down a short, unmarked dirt road. At the curve, you’ll spot the ruins! From Los Angeles: ~32mi (52km) — 0.6hrs From Sacramento: ~354mi (570km) — 5.9hrs From San Diego: ~153mi (247km) — 2.6hrs From San Francisco: ~352mi (567km) — 5.9hrs
When should I go?	You can visit the plaque any time you wish, but the site is apparently only visible during the 9-5 span during weekdays!

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