Bituminous Collection

Bituminous coal, a prized resource since the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, continues to be a vital source of energy today

Bituminous Collection: Damp-proofing in a house

Damp-proofing in a house. Impermeable layer of tar-like material (diagonal black line) inserted in the bedding joint between two courses of brickwork in the wall of a house

Bituminous Collection: Bituminous Coal, Kittaning Coal Co.s Exhibit, 1876 (silver albumen print)

Bituminous Coal, Kittaning Coal Co.s Exhibit, 1876 (silver albumen print)
992225 Bituminous Coal, Kittaning Coal Co.s Exhibit, 1876 (silver albumen print) by American School, (19th century); 12x20 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Lump of coal, close up

Bituminous Collection: Picture No. 11050147

Picture No. 11050147
Bituminous Coal South Eastern Virginia, USA Date:

Bituminous Collection: Picture No. 11050137

Picture No. 11050137
Bituminous Coal Raleigh, West Virginia, USA Date:

Bituminous Collection: Picture No. 11050120

Picture No. 11050120
Bituminous Coal Date:

Oil sand
MODEL RELEASED. Oil sand. Gloved hands holding oil sand from the Athabasca oil sands deposits in northern Alberta, Canada. Oil sands are a form of bitumen deposit

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Bituminous coal, a prized resource since the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, continues to be a vital source of energy today. In this collection of vintage images, we see its various forms and uses. Picture No. 11050137 showcases a lump coal, while Picture No. 11050120 highlights its role in damp-proofing houses through bitumen. The Kittanning Coal Company's exhibit at the Centennial Exposition, depicted in Picture No. 11050147, showcases the industrial might of the bituminous coal industry. Fast forward to modern times, and we find bitumen derived from oil sands, as seen in Pictures No. 11050121 and 11050130, playing a crucial role in the production of asphalt and other petroleum products. The transformation from a lump of coal to a refined resource is a testament to the enduring value of this natural resource in our daily lives.