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(California Oil - Photograph) Oil Field. Kern, Co. Cal,
Publication Place / Date
N.p. / 1900 circa
Image Dimensions
8 x 6 inches
Color
Uncolored
Condition
VG
Stock# 111128
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This photograph captures an early 20th-century scene of dozens of oil derricks in Kern County, California. Bakersfield and Kern County played pivotal roles in the early development of California's oil industry. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this region became a hub for oil exploration and production, particularly following the discovery of the prolific Kern River Oil Field in 1899.

Kern County's abundant oil reserves significantly contributed to California's rise as a leading oil-producing state in the United States. The proliferation of wooden derricks, as seen in the image, highlights the intensive extraction efforts characteristic of the era. These developments not only shaped the local economy but also established Kern County as a cornerstone of California's energy industry, influencing industrialization and urbanization throughout the state.

Condition Description
Silver gelatin photograph print, mounted on linen-backed sheet. Handwritten caption in mount. Sharp image, overall condition is excellent.
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