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Derricks sprouted throughout Salem and other towns in the northern and central counties of West Virginia during the oil boom years.

1. Oil Derricks Crowd Town of Salem, Harrison County, W. V.a

Winter scene with several oil derricks dominating the landscape.

2. Snow Covered Hills in Harrison County, W. Va.

Probably in the town of Salem.

3. Oil Derricks with Pumping Houses, Harrison County, W. Va.

Several people gather to observe the workings of an oil pumping derrick. Note the dog mounted on the horse, center-right.

4. Oil Derrick and Pumping House, Harrison County, W. Va.

Several containers of oil are stored near an oil pumping derrick.

5. Oil Tanks Line Area Near Derrick, Harrison County, W. Va.

Crowd gathers to watch as a derrick was shot with nitroglycerin.

6. Cleaning Out Oil Derrick, Harrison County, W. Va.