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Poster 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
20x30 inch Poster Print
Relive history with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This vintage stereograph, captured in 1875, depicts a dramatic scene of two oil storage tanks engulfed in flames at the Imperial Refinery in Oil City, Pennsylvania. Transport yourself back in time with this intriguing piece of American history. Perfect for adding character to your office, den, or museum wall. Granger Art on Demand's high-quality print ensures vibrant colors and sharp details, making it a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) 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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