Oil Wells (Los Angeles, California)

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This land once belonged to the oil tycoon Edward Doheny (he was the inspiration for the novel and movie There Will Be Blood). After Doheney’s death, his widow donated the property to the Catholic Church and the church created a small college, Mount St. Mary College, on the site. The centerpiece of the campus is the magnificent Doheny Mansion, which is used for faculty housing. The oil wells located on the campus are now owned by the Allenco company; 8 active wells here produce 16,000 barrels a year.
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Coordinates:   34°1'55"N   118°16'41"W
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