The Breakers

Historical marker location:

210 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, California

( Marker is on East Ocean Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1989

1926. Architect: Walker & Eisen.

California was the site of the nation's first successful oil well in 1892. The well was drilled in the city of Los Angeles and produced about 25 barrels of oil a day. Today, California remains a major oil-producing state.