Near Bakersfield in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Oildale Mural
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 15, 2021
1. Oildale Mural Marker
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 Road.
Several business sprang up, and eventually a church and subdivisions filled this active oil area.
Erected 2011 by John Knowlton; Citizens For A New Oildale; and Chevron.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 35° 24.277′ N, 119° 1.239′ W. Marker is near Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. It is at the intersection of Chester Avenue and Beardsley Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Chester Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E Beardsley Ave, Bakersfield CA 93308, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
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. Ύ mile away); Kern County Fair Exhibit Building (approx. Ύ mile away); Sonora Street Service Station (approx. Ύ mile away); Standard School (approx. Ύ mile away); Bungalow
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Photographed by Craig Baker, October 15, 2021
2. Oildale Marker and Mural
Photographed by Denise Boose, November 21, 2012
3. Oildale Marker and Mural
Photographed by Denise Boose, November 21, 2012
4. Oildale Mural
Photographed by Denise Boose, November 21, 2012
5. Oildale Mural
Photographed by Denise Boose, April 21, 2013
6. Waits Station
Located one mile north of the mural, at 147 East Norris Road.
Photographed by Denise Boose, April 21, 2013
7. Waits Station
Today its the Rusty Rail Saloon.
Photographed by Denise Boose, April 21, 2013
8. Oil Pumps in Oildale
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,895 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on April 21, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
