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Aerial view of the oil field in Ritchie County.

1. Oil Field, Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014646
Title:
Oil Field, Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1900
Description:
Aerial view of the oil field in Ritchie County.
'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.'

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

IDNO:
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.'