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Artifact

Fire at the Oil Field

Description

  • Fire billows in the background of an unknown oil field. A few derricks can be seen in the foreground along with a couple of wooden huts. 

Background Information

  • Part of a photograph collection belonging to John Growder who drilled for oil in India, Arabia, Japan, and Egypt from 1898 until 1931. 

Date

1898-1931

Dimensions

inches
Length:
8.5
Height:
6.5

Events, Places, People

  • John Growder

Originating Location

Unknown