Well, Alamitos 1!

Bill
Well, Alamitos 1
Landmark #580 Los Angeles County Visited: August 14, 2011 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? A plaque and oil rig marking the discovery site of one of the most productive oil fields in the world!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: 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.

OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up!
How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Donate to the American Oil & Gas Historical Society!
  • 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:
NE corner of Temple Ave and Hill St
Signal Hill, CA 90755

ANNOTATIONS:
Make sure you don’t mistake this with Temple and Hill in Los Angeles!

From Los Angeles: ~24mi (39km) — 0.4hrs
From Sacramento: ~407mi (656km) — 6.8hrs
From San Diego: ~106mi (171km) — 1.8hrs
From San Francisco: ~405mi (652km) — 6.8hrs
When should I go? Whenever the mood strikes you!

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