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Burning Oil Tank

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An oil tank burns in an oil field, probably in Titusville, Pennsylvania, where the first oil well was constructed in 1859. In total, 35,000 barrels burned. Caption reads: "Burning Tank, 35000 Barrels."

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Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)01942

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011EJX
Legacy ID
WHi 73178

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