Mission Hills in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Farm Equipment
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 26, 2022
1. Farm Equipment Marker
Prior to 1913, farming in the San Fernando Valley was primarily dry farming (wheat) due to a lack of reliable service of water, except for wells, springs and sporadic rainfall. Under the direction of William Mulholland, the Chief Engineer of the Bureau of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, a 233 mile was constructed to carry water from the Owens Valley to the San Fernando and Los Angeles. The equipment you see here represents the early farming boom when water became available.
The oil tanker was used in the citrus industry. It was used to fill smudge pots with oil. The smudge pots when lit prevented frost. Other items are different types of plows and a cultivator.
Erected 2022 by San Fernando Valley Historical Society, in collaboration with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. (Marker Number 8.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 34° 16.138′ N, 118° 27.928′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Mission Hills. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Brand Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 9 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Railroad Shanty (a few steps from this marker); The Tombstone (within shouting distance of this marker); Andres Pico Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Andres Pico Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); The Patio (within shouting distance of this marker); Ranchito Romulo (within shouting distance of this marker); El Camino Real Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); American Indian Gallery (within shouting distance of this marker); Lankershim Reading Room (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 26, 2022
2. Farm Equipment and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
