Bakersfield in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Standard End Pumping Unit
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. Marker 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.
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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dust Bowl Housing Units (within shouting distance of this marker); Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Norris School (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bakersfield.
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