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Publication Information
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950 |
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| Call Number | (A6)01937 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Monument at Drake Memorial Park
This view of the monument at Drake Memorial Park shows the old Drake well-casing and commemorates the first oil well that was constructed in 1859.
The First Oil Well
Drake Well, named for Edwin Drake, is credited as the first oil well and was constructed in 1859.
Oil Field
An oil field in Titusville, Pennsylvania, where Edwin Drake constructed the first oil well in 1859.
Oil Wells
An oil field along the Allegheny River. Caption reads: "Oil Wells on Allegheny River."
Burning Oil Tank
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 Barr...
