Gushing oil well in Long Beach, California. ca. 1900s
Entry/Object ID
2019.284.1.1
Description
A real photo postcard of a gushing oil well in Long Beach, California. ca. 1900s. There is a gushing oil derrick, a structure to the left, and in the foreground are railroad tracks. The bottom is labeled "K.T. & O. Co's. Well No. 8 - Section 31-E." There is a crease in the bottom left and top right corner, abrasion damage, discoloration, foxing on the right side, warping, reverse side has moisture damage and discoloration, the object is in fair condition overall.
