Bakersfield in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Standard End Pumping Unit

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2009

1. Standard End Pumping Unit Marker

Inscription. This standard end pumping unit was salvaged and erected by the Production Department, Chevron U.S.A., Inc., La Habra to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Standard Oil Company of California

The unit is composed of original parts from the San Joaquin Valley and the Los Angeles Basin. It is one of the few remaining handmade solid redwood units used during the early 1920’s.

Erected 1979 by Chevron USA, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources.

Location. 35° 23.598′ N, 119° 1.298′ W. Marker is in Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. It can be reached from Chester Avenue. Marker is located at the Black Gold Exhibit section of Pioneer Village at the Kern County Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Joaquin Valley,

specifically in the Central Valley,

and in the Sierra Nevada.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cable Tool Drilling Rig (a few steps from this marker); Sentry Statues and Gate Posts (within shouting distance of this marker); Havilah Courier (within shouting distance of this marker); Metcalf House (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint John's Episcopal Mission

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Dust Bowl Housing Units (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beardsley Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Sonora Street Service Station (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bakersfield.

Standard End Pumping Unit image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2009

2. Standard End Pumping Unit

Marker is mounted on the right foundation post.

A Second Pumping Unit on Display image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2009

3. A Second Pumping Unit on Display

This pumping unit is located at the Donor's Plaza. Markers seen surrounding the unit are commemorating donors of this exhibit.

A Modern Pumping Unit image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 28, 2009

4. A Modern Pumping Unit

This pumping unit is working at the Kern River Oil Field north of Bakersfield.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,216 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 1, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.