Signal Hill
Signal Hill

Author: Ken Davis

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2006-06-21

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1439631026

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Surrounded by Long Beach, the relatively small city of Signal Hill has a rich and colorful history. Because they used the hill as a view and signal point for the surrounding ranchos, early Spanish settlers called the area Loma Sental, which translates to Signal Hill. At the turn of the 20th century, large estate homes were built to take advantage of the magnificent views and coastal breezes. Then came the oil. On June 23, 1921, Royal Dutch Shell Oil Company hit the first gusher, signaling the start of one of the most productive oil fields in the world. In fact, the area was so dense with derricks during the mid-century it earned the moniker Porcupine Hill. Today, though oil is still being pumped, the community also proudly boasts stately hillside homes with commanding views of the coastline of Long Beach and Catalina.

Signal Hill
Signal Hill

Author: Alan Rifkin

Publisher: City Lights Books

Published: 2003-09

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9780872864245

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Stories of spiritual longing and romantic illusion, or vice-versa, in the holy rubble of Los Angeles.

Black Gold in Paradise: Reclaiming Signal Hill: A Development History
Black Gold in Paradise: Reclaiming Signal Hill: A Development History

Author: Ken Farfsing

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04-08

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9780578463087

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A profoundly damaged community finds a way forward . . .A century ago, the discovery of oil transformed Signal Hill from a rustic California farming community into a frenzied center of activity. When the boom ended, it left the city an uninviting industrial wasteland. This is the story of Signal Hill's second great transformation, to a modern, inviting community. It's a demonstration of how foresight, cooperation, and patience can overcome a seemingly hopeless challenge.Signal Hill, though a small city, played an outsized role in the history of the region. Ken's deep sense of history, careful documentation, and grasp of regional and national trends . . . provides a significant addition to the Los Angeles story.- Marsha V. Rood, FAICP; President, LA Region Planning History GroupI'm so glad Ken has committed this story to paper-his knowledge of urban planning issues is vast.-Larry Forester, former mayor and city council member, City of Signal HillA fascinating book, which does an extraordinary job capturing development through the years in Signal Hill. Full of detail . . . beautifully illustrated.- Steve Preston, AICP; retired city manager of the City of San Gabriel