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Triumph Hill
An oil field called Triumph Hill held the highest density of wells in the Oil Regions. Caption reads: "Triumph Hill, Bradford, PA."
Oil Well
A side flow of an oil well shown in Bradford, the home town of American Refining Group oil refinery, the oldest continuously operating refinery in the United States. Oil was first discovered in Bra...
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...
Oil Well
A top flow and a side flow of an oil well are shown in Bradford, the home town of American Refining Group oil refinery, the oldest continuously operating refinery in the United States. Oil was firs...
Oil Field
An oil field in Titusville, Pennsylvania, where Edwin Drake constructed the first oil well in 1859.
The First Oil Well
Drake Well, named for Edwin Drake, is credited as the first oil well and was constructed in 1859.
