Historical Marker

World’s First Broadcasting Station

Historical marker location:
50 W San Fernando St, San Jose, California
( Marker can be reached from West San Fernando Street west of South 1st Street.)
Marker installed: 1959

FN – 1909  •  KQW – 1921  •  KCBS – 1949.

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.
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