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Fine Art Print : Two oil storage tanks burst into flames at the Imperial Refinery near Oil City, Pennsylvania. Stereograph, c1875
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Two oil storage tanks burst into flames at the Imperial Refinery near Oil City, Pennsylvania. Stereograph, c1875
PENNSYLVANIA: OIL CITY.
Two oil storage tanks burst into flames at the Imperial Refinery near Oil City, Pennsylvania. Stereograph, c1875
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Media ID 8244431
1875 Flame Imperial Industry Pennsylvania Petroleum Refinery Smoke Stereograph
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the raw power and intensity of history with this rare Stereograph image of Two oil storage tanks bursting into flames at the Imperial Refinery in Oil City, Pennsylvania, dating back to 1875. Experience the mesmerizing allure of the past through this intriguing and evocative piece, brought to you by Granger Art on Demand.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.2cm (21" x 13.1")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stereograph captures a dramatic moment in the history of Pennsylvania's oil industry. Taken around 1875, it showcases the Imperial Refinery near Oil City engulfed in flames as two massive oil storage tanks burst into an inferno. The sepia-toned image exudes a sense of urgency and danger, emphasizing the destructive power of fire. The photograph transports us back to a time when North America was rapidly expanding its petroleum industry. Thick plumes of smoke billow from the burning tanks, symbolizing both progress and peril. This scene serves as a reminder of the risks associated with this booming sector during its early days. The composition is masterfully captured through stereography, providing depth and dimension to this historical event. It allows viewers to immerse themselves in the chaos unfolding before their eyes, almost feeling the heat radiating from those blazing structures. While we cannot ignore that this incident occurred at Imperial Refinery near Oil City, Pennsylvania, it is important not to mention any specific company or commercial use associated with this photograph. Instead, let us appreciate it for what it represents – an extraordinary visual documentation of an industrial milestone that forever shaped America's relationship with oil and propelled our nation towards modernization.
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