Hiding the oil

It’s Southern California, of course.

https://99percentinvisible.org/article/hollywood-worthy-camouflage-uncovering-the-urban-oil-derricks-of-los-angeles/

“By 1930, California was responsible for a quarter of the world’s oil output.”

The top picture in the article is particularly noteworthy – A forest of wooden derricks fronting the ocean, while dozens of swimmers and beach-goers enjoy sun and sand.

Link at http://americandigest.org/