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[An aerial view of American Oil storage tanks in Texas City in 1934]

[An aerial view of American Oil storage tanks in Texas City in 1934]
Description:

An aerial view of two large round black storage tanks of American Oil in Texas City in 1934. In the foreground are other refinery structures. Behind the large storage tanks can be seen some one-story buildings. Further back can be seen some homes and other structures. On the horizon can be seen other structures and the water tower. On the back of the photograph is written in pencil :"2-12-34". Taped to the back of the photograph is a label that reads: "Donated to Texas City Historical Committee by American Oil Company September 15, 1971."

Creator: Unknown
Location:
Creation Date: 1934-02-12
Partner(s):
Moore Memorial Public Library
Collection(s):
Rescuing Texas History, 2006
Creator:
Unknown
Original Creation Date: 1934-02-12
Coverage:
Place
United States - Texas - Galveston County - Texas City
Era
Oil and Gas, 1901-Present
Date
1934-02-12
Description:

An aerial view of two large round black storage tanks of American Oil in Texas City in 1934. In the foreground are other refinery structures. Behind the large storage tanks can be seen some one-story buildings. Further back can be seen some homes and other structures. On the horizon can be seen other structures and the water tower. On the back of the photograph is written in pencil :"2-12-34". Taped to the back of the photograph is a label that reads: "Donated to Texas City Historical Committee by American Oil Company September 15, 1971."

Physical Description:

1 photograph : b&w ; 10 3/4 x 13 1/2 in.

Language: No Language
Subject(s):
Contributor(s):
Partner:
Moore Memorial Public Library
Collection:
Rescuing Texas History, 2006
Identifier:
  • : AMIOIL-02
  • ARK: ark:/67531/metapth15333
Resource Type: Photograph
Format: Image

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