Signal Oil and Gas Co. - 1960's dated Stock Certificate - AlliedSignal and Honeywell

Oil and Gas Stock. Female and angel vignette with signal flags logo. Scarce!!! 

The Signal Oil and Gas Company, a prominent figure in American industrial history, embodies the quintessential “wildcatter” success story of the early 20th century. Established in 1922 by Samuel B. Mosher, the company initially processed casinghead gas, a byproduct of oil drilling, at a small plant in Signal Hill, California. Mosher’s visionary leadership enabled the firm to expand rapidly during the California oil boom, transforming from a localized gas processor into a substantial, integrated independent oil producer. By the mid-1900s, Signal had emerged as the largest independent oil company on the West Coast, significantly influencing the economic landscape of Southern California and the development of the Long Beach area.

As the company matured, it became a trailblazer in the era of corporate diversification and global expansion. Under the leadership of Forrest Shumway in the 1960s, Signal underwent a pivotal shift, transitioning from a pure energy player to a multi-industry conglomerate. The company acquired high-profile subsidiaries such as Mack Trucks and Garrett Corporation, an aerospace giant. This strategic transformation was so successful that the parent company eventually rebranded as The Signal Companies in 1968, reflecting its broad reach beyond the oil fields. This evolution culminated in 1985 when the firm merged with Allied Corp to form AlliedSignal, which later acquired and adopted the name of Honeywell, solidifying the legacy of the original California oil startup within one of the world’s largest industrial technology corporations.