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PENNSYLVANIA: OIL, c1865. The Oil Regions of Pennsylvania - Pit Hole City, Venango County
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PENNSYLVANIA: OIL, c1865. The Oil Regions of Pennsylvania - Pit Hole City, Venango County
PENNSYLVANIA: OIL, c1865.
The Oil Regions of Pennsylvania - Pit Hole City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Drawing by Theodore R. Davis, c1865
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Media ID 12243748
1865 Davis Derrick Drilling Hole Industry Oilman Pennsylvania Petroleum Refinery Theodore Well
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This print titled "PENNSYLVANIA: OIL, c1865" takes us back to the mid-19th century, offering a glimpse into the bustling oil regions of Pennsylvania. The image showcases Pit Hole City in Venango County, where the petroleum industry was thriving during this time. Theodore R. Davis's intricate drawing beautifully captures the essence of this era. It depicts a scene filled with activity and industry as men work diligently in drilling wells and operating refineries. The woodcut style adds a rustic charm to the illustration, emphasizing the rawness of this emerging sector. The significance of Pennsylvania's oil industry cannot be overstated. This region played a pivotal role in fueling America's industrial revolution by providing an abundant source of petroleum. As we gaze at this print, we are transported to a time when hardworking individuals labored tirelessly to extract precious oil from deep within the earth. While admiring this historical artwork, one can't help but marvel at how far we have come since then. Today, Pennsylvania remains an important player in energy production but has evolved into more sustainable practices. Granger Art on Demand presents us with yet another remarkable piece that allows us to appreciate our past while reflecting on our progress as a society.
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