Santa Paula in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Rigi-Gated Fumigator
Ventura County Agricultural Commission
| | 1930 | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 4, 2026
1. Rigi-Gated Fumigator Marker
Ventura County Agricultural Commission.
A.H. Call, Commissioner.
Rigi-Gated Fumigator.
Patented and patents applied for.
Union Tank and Pipe Corp, Los Angeles, Cal.
1930
Erected 1930 by Ventura County. (Marker Number 172.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Ventura County Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 34° 21.281′ N, 119° 3.841′ W. Marker is in Santa Paula, California, in Ventura County. It is on Santa Barbara Street just west of Davis Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 845 E Santa Barbara St, Santa Paula CA 93060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles, on Central Coast, and in the Transverse Ranges. 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Christian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Water Well Drilling Rig (about 300 feet away); Glen Tavern Inn (about 600 feet away); The Town Clock (about 700 feet away); The Depot, Santa Paula (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Francis Dam Disaster Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Ebell Club (approx. Ό mile away); Birthplace of Union Oil Company of California (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Paula.
Regarding Rigi-Gated Fumigator. Ventura County historical landmark statement of significance:
No. 172, Ventura County Agricultural Buildings, Built in 1929 and 1939.
Designated May 14, 2012.
815 and 845 East Santa Barbara Street, Santa Paula.
The Ventura County Agricultural buildings were designed by Roy C. Wilson, Ventura Countys first licensed architect and head of one of the countys most successful and prolific architectural practices. The Agricultural Office was constructed
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 4, 2026
2. Fumigator Building and Marker
as the Ventura County Horticultural Building but renamed during its construction as the Ventura County Agricultural Building. The Office building was designed in the Spanish Revival architectural style.
The garage building was also designed by Wilson and constructed in 1929 in the Spanish Revival style. This building previously housed a fire station for which it was not originally intended. In 1956, the garage was extended further south to create its current configuration.
The fumigation plant was constructed in 1938-39 in the utilitarian industrial style with the venting detail characterizing the Streamline Moderne Style which was popular during the 1930s and 1940s. This building is essentially unaltered. A mural illustrating the history of transportation in Santa Paula is located on the outside of the building facing Santa Barbara Street and was completed in 2001 by Santa Paula artist Wendell Dowling.
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 4, 2026
3. Fumigator Building
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
