Burkburnett, Texas, Oil Field #1
by Photo Researchers
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Burkburnett, Texas, Oil Field #1
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Photo Researchers
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Photograph - Photograph
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A panoramic view of the Burkburnett, Texas oil field. In 1912 oil was discovered west of the town, attracting thousands to the area. By 1918 approximately twenty-thousand people had settled around the oilfield. This view shows viewed the northwest side, opposite the Fowler farm, original discovery well and swinging towards the northwest. Photographed circa 1919.
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May 30th, 2013
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