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Photo Mug : 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
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Relive history with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring an iconic image of the past. This vintage stereograph, captured in 1875 at the Imperial Refinery near Oil City, Pennsylvania, depicts two oil storage tanks engulfed in flames. Bring a piece of American industrial history to your daily routine with this high-quality mug, perfect for sipping your favorite hot beverage while reflecting on the past. Order yours today and make every sip a journey back in time.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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