Architect Joesph Linesch (1924-1996) had a vision for Long Beach, California--to become the Riviera of the West, a nearly fantasy-like harbor rivaling the buildings and landscapes he designed for Disneyland and Epcot Center. Between 1965 and 1968, he created structures and landscaping that make the oil production facilities here look like a high-end condominium complex.
Last Friday, I was part of a group of about 12 people who took a crew boat to White Island, one of the four man-made islands where oil and natural gas have been produced for more than 40 years. Our guides were Bill McFarland and Frank Komin of Occidental Petroleum, the company that owns and operates the island production facilities.
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As we approached White Island, Frank pointed toward a tall turquoise and white building on... more »
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