Hardison and Stewart Oil Rig
Image
Title
Hardison and Stewart Oil Rig
Identifier
2818
Source
Santa Paula Historical Society
Description
View of oil rig on the right side of the image, some men with large pipes mid image and another piece of equipment on the left of the image. There are buildings in the background and behind those are tall hills or mountains. According to library records: "Tar Creek Canyon, 'spudded in' 1887."
Creator
Unknown
Date
circa 1887
Format
23.8 x 16.8 cm
17.8 x 13 cm
Black and white photograph
Subject
Oil well drilling rigs
Oil wells
Petroleum workers
Coverage
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Fillmore (Calif.)
Publisher
Museum of Ventura County
Rights
The copyright to this image has not been determined. These images are intended for personal or research use only. Please contact library staff for rights determinations and additional uses.
Type
Image
Language
English
Collection
Citation
Unknown, “Hardison and Stewart Oil Rig,” Research Library at The Museum of Ventura County, accessed April 20, 2024, http://photographs.venturamuseum.org/items/show/5073.