Standard Oil Collection

Map of Manhattan Borough (b / w photo)
5215524 Map of Manhattan Borough (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Manhattan Borough)

Standard Oil Company headquarters, New York City, 1880s
Standard Oil Company building and the Welles Building on Broadway, New York, 1880s. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

John D. Rockefeller
Portrait of John D. Rockefeller, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

PENNELL: STANDARD OIL, 1923. The Standard Oil Building under construction in southern Manhattan, New York City. Etching by Joseph Pennell, 1923

NYC: STANDARD OIL, c1926. The Standard Oil Building at 26 Broadway in Manhattan, New York City. Photograph by Irving Underhill, c1926

AMOCO GAS STATION, c1925. Amoco gas station at 14th and Belmont streets in Mount Pleasant, Washington, D.C. The sign on the roof reads Toot-An-Kum-In, a pun on the pharoahs name. Photograph, c1925

PUCK: CARTOON, 1906. Declaring a dividend. John D. Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Henry H. Rogers, Henry M. Flagler, Nelson W

CALIFORNIA: STANDARD OIL. Panoramic view of the Standard Oil Company in Richmond, California. Photograph, 1913

CALIFORNIA: OIL TANKS, c1910. Group of men standing in front of Standard Oil storage tanks at Bakersfield, California. Photographed c1910

CARTOON: OIL INDUSTRY. A Kansas David in the Field. Cartoon showing Henry Harrison Tucker, Jr. who tried to run small oil refineries in Kansas, battling John D

ILLINOIS: OIL REFINERY. Wood River Refinery of the Standard Oil Company in Illinois. Photographed c1908

View of a Standard Oil Plant Located on a Wharf
circa 1915: View of a Standard Oil plant, which is located on a wharf. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Derricks standing very close in a Standard Oil field
EARLY OIL FIELD. Derricks standing very close in a Standard Oil field

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"Standard Oil: A Legacy of Power and Influence" This captivating black and white photo showcases the bustling streets of Manhattan Borough, a map that tells the story of Standard Oil's dominance in the late 19th century. Towering above this cityscape is the iconic headquarters Company, an architectural marvel that stood as a symbol of John D. Rockefeller's immense wealth and control over America's oil industry during the 1880s. Fast forward to 1923, we witness the birth of another masterpiece - The Standard Oil Building under construction in southern Manhattan. This ambitious project would soon become a testament to Rockefeller's relentless pursuit for expansion and success. Moving westward to California, we are greeted by panoramic views of the sprawling Standard Oil Company in Richmond. These images capture not only its vastness but also highlight how this company became synonymous with California's booming oil industry. But it wasn't just grand buildings or expansive plants that defined Standard Oil; it was also their influence on everyday life. Take for instance, an Amoco gas station at 14th and Belmont streets in Mount Pleasant circa 1925 - a reminder that even small towns were touched by their reach. Intriguingly captured through political cartoons like "Declaring a Dividend, " we see John D. Rockefeller alongside his son Jr. , showcasing their immense power within both business and society itself. Venturing into Illinois, we catch sight of Wood River Refinery - yet another testament to Standard Oil's stronghold on American soil. Its presence here solidified their position as one of the largest players in refining crude oil across the nation. And finally, our journey concludes with a view from afar - standing on a wharf overlooking one of many standard oil plants scattered throughout America’s coastlines – reminding us once again just how deeply ingrained they were within every corner of our country. From New York City to California.