Pemaco Maywood, Chemical mixing facility in Maywood, California, US
Pemaco Maywood was a chemical mixing facility located on Slauson Boulevard that produced and stored methanol, xylene, and toluene for industrial use. The site included storage tanks, mixing equipment, and warehouse structures spread across the property.
The facility started operations in the late 1940s and ran chemical production for several decades. In 1991, LUX Chemical Company acquired the property and halted operations due to hazardous material concerns.
The site became a symbol of how industrial areas affect densely populated neighborhoods. Its conversion to public recreation reflects the community's effort to reclaim land previously used for hazardous manufacturing.
The original property is not open as a facility but has been converted to public parkland that is accessible to visitors. The surrounding neighborhood is easily reached by car or public transportation from central Los Angeles.
A warehouse fire in December 1993 destroyed much of the structure while hazardous substances still remained on the site. This incident forced emergency environmental response and accelerated cleanup measures at the location.
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