Gusher Collection

Oil Gusher at Houston, Texas, USA

A gusher coming in at the Spindletop oil pool, near Beaumont, Texas, c1906
SPINDLETOP OIL POOL, c1906. A gusher coming in at the Spindletop oil pool, near Beaumont, Texas, c1906

A gusher in the Pennsylvanian oilfields. Wood engraving 1886
536481 A gusher in the Pennsylvanian oilfields. Wood engraving 1886; (add.info.: A gusher in the Pennsylvanian oilfields. Wood engraving 1886); Universal History Archive/UIG.

State of Oklahoma, USA - Worlds Largest oil Gusher, producing 50, 000 barrels of il a day. Date: circa 1940

The Great Oil-Well Fire in Texas, a Method of Extinction (engraving)
1601336 The Great Oil-Well Fire in Texas, a Method of Extinction (engraving) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Oil-Well Fire in Texas, a Method of Extinction)

Oil, The processes of an industry of ever-increasing commercial importance (b / w photo)
6008304 Oil, The processes of an industry of ever-increasing commercial importance (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oil)

Oil, 2. - Controlling a Gusher, U. S. A. 1928
Oil, 2. - Controlling a Gusher, U.S.A. 1928. From Players Cigarettes - Products of the World: A Series of 50 [John Player & Sons, London, 1928]

A gusher in the Pennsylvanian oilfields, USA, 1886. Edwin L Drake drilled the first oil well in Pennsylvania near Titusville in 1859

Oil derrick in a oil field in rural Oklahoma. Photograph, c1922
OKLAHOMA: OIL WELL, c1922. Oil derrick in a oil field in rural Oklahoma. Photograph, c1922

OIL WELL, c1920. Shooting a new oil well with nitroglycerin in Pennsylvania, c1920

PENNSYLVANIA: OIL, c1880. An oil derrick at the Lady Hunter well near Petrolia City, Pennsylvania. Stereograph, c1880

TEXAS: OIL DERRICK, 1922. An oil derrick near Richland, Texas. Photographed 1922

A gusher in the Pennsylvanian oilfields. Wood engraving 1886

Baku oilfields in South Western Azerbaijan. A gusher spouting out a fountain of oil before it has been brought under control. Engraving from The Illustrated London News (London, 12 June 1886)

Oil derrick at Port Arthur, Texas, c1901
TEXAS: OIL DERRICK, c1901. Oil derrick at Port Arthur, Texas, c1901

The great gusher at the Lakeview oil well in Kern County, California. Photographed in April 1910
CALIFORNIA: OIL WELL, 1910. The great gusher at the Lakeview oil well in Kern County, California. Photographed in April 1910

Gushing oil well and a stream of oil in the foreground, Kirkuk, Iraq, 1932-33
IRAQ: OIL WELL, 1930s. Gushing oil well and a stream of oil in the foreground, Kirkuk, Iraq, 1932-33

BUSN2A-00192
Early oil well gushing in Pennsylvania 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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"Unleashing the Power: The Phenomenon of Oil Gushers in America's History" In the early 20th century, a remarkable event unfolded at the Spindletop oil pool near Beaumont, Texas. A gusher erupted from beneath the earth's surface, propelling black gold into the sky and forever changing the course of history. This monumental moment marked the birth of modern oil production. Not long after, Houston, Texas witnessed its own spectacle as an oil gusher burst forth with incredible force. The State of Oklahoma soon followed suit, proudly boasting itself as home to the world's largest oil gusher. These awe-inspiring displays showcased America's growing dominance in this ever-increasingly important industry. However, amidst all its glory, there were also challenges to be faced. The Great Oil-Well Fire in Texas became a testament to both man's ingenuity and his ability to extinguish such infernos that threatened lives and resources alike. Captured in timeless black-and-white photographs was evidence of an industry constantly evolving and adapting. From controlling unruly gushers in 1928 to shooting new wells with nitroglycerin in Pennsylvania circa 1920s – these images depicted mankind harnessing nature for progress. The Pennsylvanian oilfields held their own place in history when a powerful gusher emerged back in 1886. Meanwhile, rural Oklahoma showcased towering derricks against vast landscapes - symbols of prosperity rising from barren grounds. One could not forget Petrolia City or Richland either; they stood witness to towering structures that dotted their skylines like sentinels guarding newfound wealth. These captivating wood engravings transported viewers back to those pioneering days when men risked life and limb for fortune buried deep within Mother Earth herself. From coast to coast across America - whether it be at Spindletop or Houston; Oklahoma or Pennsylvania - each location played a vital role in shaping the oil industry.