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Photographic 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
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our vintage photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the raw power and energy of the past with this captivating stereograph image from 1875. The Imperial Refinery in Oil City, Pennsylvania comes alive as two oil storage tanks burst into flames, a testament to the early days of the oil industry. Add this historical masterpiece to your decor, and bring a piece of American history into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 17.4cm (11" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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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