Standard Oil Company

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History

The operation ran from the refinery which was located along the winery at Winehaven (south of Point San Pablo) out to the long wharf. It hauled supplies and employees out to the ships docked there. It was built in 1905 and operated until 1948.

The Winery property was sold to the Navy in 1941 and became the fuel depot.

Motor #4 headed out to the long wharf.

San Francisco Call, Volume 110, Number 150, 28 October 1911

Reference Material Available Online

Equipment Roster

They operated 6 motors and 3 trailers, all constructed by Standard Oil in their shops. This operation was 42" gauge.

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