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'Burning off the gas from an oil well in Ritchie County. This is a wood derrick. The flaming torches are to remove the gas out of the oil; a waste that isn't occurring today; it is too precious.'

Oil Derrick and Crew, Ritchie County, W. Va.

Identifier:
014642
Title:
Oil Derrick and Crew, Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1900
Description:
'Burning off the gas from an oil well in Ritchie County. This is a wood derrick. The flaming torches are to remove the gas out of the oil; a waste that isn't occurring today; it is too precious.'
Acquisition Source:
Six, Dean
Acquisition Method:
Acquired
Medium:
print
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView