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The First Oil Well

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Description: Drake Well, named for Edwin Drake, is credited as the first oil well and was constructed in 1859.
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Monument at Drake Memorial Park

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Description: 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.
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Burning Oil Tank

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Description: A crowd is gathered a safe distance from a burning oil tank.

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