CHUALAR
August 17, 1928: "Richfield oil company's first air beacon in this neighborhood goes to Chular. M.L. Gordon, land purchase man for Community highways, incorporated, announced as much here today.
Gordon visited the Index-Journal to tell of the purchase of four acres of land just south of Chular, on the eastern side of the main highway, for the erection of the beacon and model village which will surround it." (The Californian)
Gordon visited the Index-Journal to tell of the purchase of four acres of land just south of Chular, on the eastern side of the main highway, for the erection of the beacon and model village which will surround it." (The Californian)
December 11, 1928: "Towers are now in course of construction at Chular and two other locations." (Napa Journal)
July 27, 1929: "The Richfield airplane beacon at Chular, one of 35 which eventually will blaze a path of light from the Mexican border to Canada, was put in nightly operation, Wednesday. Hereafter, the Chular beacon will be kept lighted throughout the night, every night in the week, according to Richfield officials.
In addition to aiding night flyers, it is expected the light will be of assistance to motorists. At present the light is of 2,000,000 candle power but later will be replaced by an 8,000,000 candle power light, with a visibility of 50 miles, it was announced.
Twelve of the 35 proposed beacons already are in operation. Installation of the remaining 23 will be made at an early date." (The Californian)