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The Petroleum Oil Works at Franklin, Pennsylvania, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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The Petroleum Oil Works at Franklin, Pennsylvania, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Petroleum Oil Works at Franklin, Pennsylvania, 1864. In 1859. 'The apparatus to be seen at Oil Creek is of a simple description, consisting of large wooden cisterns sunk in the ground to receive the oil which rises through tubes let down into the borings. It is then drawn from the cisterns and put into barrels for exportation...For the readier conveyance of the petroleum oil to the railway stations in the oil-producing district, the company is now laying down iron pipes, through which the oil will be forced from the tanks at the wells by powerful steam-pumps...The petroleum oil is sent from America in a crude state, just as it pours out of the earth. The business of refining and preparing it for use is extensively carried on in England and France...Experiments have lately been made, by order of the French Government, to test its value as fuel for the engines of their steam navy. It has been proved that a given quantity of this substance will generate, in half the time, as much steam as could be produced by burning twice the weight of coal. It seems likely that the introduction of this portable fuel will have a great effect upon the development of steam navigation'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This historic print captures the early days of the petroleum oil industry at Franklin, Pennsylvania in 1864. The image showcases the simple yet innovative apparatus used to extract and store the valuable oil that was being discovered in abundance at Oil Creek. Large wooden cisterns sunk into the ground were used to collect the oil, which was then drawn out through tubes and put into barrels for exportation.
The scene depicted in this photograph highlights the pioneering spirit of those involved in this burgeoning industry, as they worked tirelessly to harness this newfound resource for various purposes. The introduction of iron pipes and steam-pumps further revolutionized the process, making it more efficient and accessible for transportation to railway stations.
As advancements were made in refining techniques both in England and France, the potential uses for petroleum oil expanded beyond imagination. Experiments conducted by the French Government revealed its incredible value as a fuel source for steam engines, showcasing its potential to revolutionize steam navigation.
This snapshot from 1864 serves as a reminder of how far we have come since those early days of discovery and innovation in the petroleum oil industry. It is a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance in unlocking new possibilities for progress and development.
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