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PETROLEUM: OIL CITY, 1864. A view of Oil City, Pennsylvania, refining and shipping
PETROLEUM: OIL CITY, 1864.
A view of Oil City, Pennsylvania, refining and shipping point of the early American petroleum industry. Lithograph, 1864
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Media ID 12568339
1864 Drilling Horse Drawn Industry Oil Well Petroleum Steamboat Wagon Well
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A high quality photographic print manufactured into a durable wipe clean mouse mat (27x22cm) with a non slip backing, which works with all mice.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 16.6cm (10" x 6.5")
Estimated Product Size is 26.9cm x 21.8cm (10.6" x 8.6")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Petroleum - Oil City, 1864 - A Glimpse into the Birthplace of American Petroleum Industry
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This lithograph from 1864 takes us back to a pivotal moment in history, showcasing the bustling city of Oil City, Pennsylvania. The image offers a vivid snapshot of the early days of the American petroleum industry and its significant impact on daily life. In this scene, we are transported to a vibrant riverside setting where horse-drawn wagons and steamboats dominate the landscape. The air is filled with anticipation as workers diligently refine and ship petroleum products that would shape the future of energy consumption. The lithograph captures both the industrial prowess and natural beauty surrounding Oil City. Majestic horses pull heavy wagons laden with barrels of oil while steamboats navigate along the river's gentle currents. In this middle ground between land and water, progress unfolds before our eyes. As we delve deeper into this historical print, it becomes clear that drilling for oil was not merely an economic endeavor but also a testament to human ingenuity. This visual narrative reminds us how innovation can transform landscapes and pave new paths towards prosperity. Granger Art on Demand has preserved this remarkable piece which encapsulates an era when Oil City stood at the forefront of America's petroleum revolution. Let it transport you back in time to witness firsthand how one small town became synonymous with progress and forever altered our world's energy landscape.
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