Framed Print : OIL CITY. Oil City and Drakes wells, Pennsylvania
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OIL CITY. Oil City and Drakes wells, Pennsylvania
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Media ID 4312851
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10016238
18"x14" Modern Frame
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection: "Oil City" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you back in time to the heart of Pennsylvania's Oil Region during the early days of the oil industry. The black and white photograph showcases the iconic Drake Well and the bustling town of Oil City, a testament to the industrial revolution that transformed the region. Each print is meticulously framed in a contemporary style, enhancing the timeless appeal of this historical masterpiece. Bring a piece of American history into your home or office with our beautifully presented, museum-quality framed prints.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print of Oil City and Drake's Wells, Pennsylvania from 1877 offers a glimpse into the rich history of the oil industry in this bustling city. The image showcases the industrial landscape dotted with oil wells, a testament to the booming industry that put Oil City on the map during this time period.
The intricate details captured in this photograph provide a window into a bygone era when oil was king and cities like Oil City thrived on its production. The towering derricks and sprawling infrastructure speak to the scale of operations taking place in this historical city, where fortunes were made and lost in pursuit of "black gold."
As we gaze upon this snapshot from over a century ago, we are reminded of the ingenuity and ambition that drove pioneers to tap into the earth's resources for economic gain. The legacy of these early oil barons lives on in the fabric of Oil City, shaping its identity as an industrial powerhouse with roots firmly planted in America's industrial past.
With Rights Managed access to this evocative image, viewers can immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of a bygone era when Pennsylvania was at the forefront of America's burgeoning oil industry. This print serves as a poignant reminder of our collective history and how it continues to shape our present-day world.
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