REDDING
January 22, 1929: "Richfield oil company prepares to install 125 foot standard with an aviation beacon at the top near Redding." (Appeal-Democrat)
January 2, 1930: Certification of private lights: "Redding, Calif.---The Richfield Oil Co. of California is operating a 24-inch beacon, 8,000,000 candlepower, elevation of main beam above horizon 1 degree, showing 2 rotations per minute, located about 6 1/2 miles south of Redding, latitude 40 degree 30'; longitude 122 degree 22' 30"; altitude 460'. This beacon is mounted on a 125-foot tower on two sides of which red neon signs 125 feet long burn continuously at night, showing the word "Richfield." The third side has initials "RD" in neon 15-foot letters. A directional projector of 8,000,000 candlepower, elevation of beam above horizon 1 degree, points to the Redding municipal airport." (Air Commerce Bulletin, Vol. 1, No. 13)