Dublin Core
Title
Oil Creek drilling operation, ca 1864
Description
Hyde & Egbert Farm alongside the creek shows derricks, pipes leading to wooden tubs, and the many barrels required to transport oil downstream to Oil City on the Allegheny River. Farm was the location of the "Jersey," "Maple Shade," and "Coquet" wells.
Creator
Gillelen, F.M.L.
Date
1864
Contributor
Cooper, Ken
Source
F.M.L. Gillelen, "The Oil Regions of Pennsylvania: With Maps and Charts of Oil Creek, Allegheny River, Etc." (Pittsburgh, PA: Hunt, 1864)
Library of Congress / Internet Archive
Library of Congress / Internet Archive
Format
jpeg, 2 MB
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Book engraving
Physical Dimensions
5 x 9 in.