WELL, ALAMITOS 1

Historical Landmark

Description:
One of the world's most famous wells. Started on March 23,1921, it flowed 590 barrels of oil a day when it was completed June 25, 1921, at a depth of 3,114 feet. This discovery well led to the development of one of the most productive oil fields in the world and helped to establish California as a major oil producing state.

Registration Date: 5/1/1957

Location:
City: Signal Hill
County: Los Angeles

Directions:
NE corner of Temple Ave and Hill St, Signal Hill

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