Fire at "Bung Island" in the 1890s
Image
Title
Fire at "Bung Island" in the 1890s
Identifier
3782
Description
A group of men gather to watch a fire with black smoke pouring into the air at "Bung Island". It was so called because of its barreling activity. Bung Island was located near the beach endings of Fir and Ash streets, near the head of the Ventura Wharf. Union Oil Company tanks were located there later.
Creator
Unknown
Date
1890s
Format
19.9 x 11.5 cm
Black and white photograph
Subject
Petroleum industry
Petroleum workers
Fires
Coverage
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Publisher
Museum of Ventura County
Rights
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Type
Image
Language
English
Collection
Citation
Unknown, “Fire at "Bung Island" in the 1890s,” Research Library at The Museum of Ventura County, accessed December 22, 2024, https://photographs.venturamuseum.org/items/show/4974.