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

Oildale, A 100 Years Ago

By Denise Boose, November 21, 2012

1. Oildale a 100 Years Ago Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This mural depicts Oildale around 1899, from the bridge to the surrounding oil derricks on the hills.

Oildale was called "Waits" during the oil boom.

To your right is Waits Train Station, on Norris Rd.

Several business sprang up, and eventually a church and subdivisions filled this active oil area.

Erected 2011 by Citizens For A New Oildale & Chevron.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 35° 24.277′ N, 119° 1.239′ W. Marker is in Oildale, California, in Kern County. Marker is on Chester Avenue just south of East Beardsley Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93308, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jewett Family (approx. 0.7 miles away); Sonora Service Station (approx. ¾ mile away); Kern County Fair Exhibit Building (approx. ¾ mile away); Standard School (approx. ¾ mile away); Bungalow

Oildale a 100 Years Ago Marker and Mural image. Click for full size.

By Denise Boose, November 21, 2012

2. Oildale a 100 Years Ago Marker and Mural

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); Cable Tool Drilling Rig (approx. 0.8 miles away); Hospital (approx. 0.8 miles away); Undertaker's Office (approx. 0.8 miles away).

More about this marker. Designed by John Knowlton 2010 & painted by John Knowlton, Patti Doolittle, & Mary Gipson

Oildale a 100 Years Ago Mural image. Click for full size.

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3. Oildale a 100 Years Ago Mural

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4. Oildale a 100 Years Ago Mural

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5. Oildale a 100 Years Ago Mural

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6. Oildale a 100 Years Ago Marker

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7. Oildale, A 100 Years Ago Mural

Oildale a 100 Years Ago Mural Credits image. Click for full size.

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8. Oildale a 100 Years Ago Mural Credits

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9. Oildale a 100 Years Ago Mural Credits

Waits Station image. Click for full size.

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10. Waits Station

Located at 147 East Norris Road.

By Denise Boose, April 21, 2013

11. Waits Station

Called the Rusty Rail Saloon

Oil Pumps on China Grade Loop Road image. Click for full size.

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12. Oil Pumps on China Grade Loop Road

Oildale Oil Pumps image. Click for full size.

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13. Oildale Oil Pumps

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,113 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 21, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 7. submitted on April 22, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on April 21, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.