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Pennsylvania and the Early Petroleum Industry

October 10 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Free

Although human beings have had a working relationship with petroleum and natural gas for thousands of years, the modern industry, as we know it, had its origins just a few hours’ drive to the north – near Titusville, Pennsylvania. For it was there on the banks of Oil Creek that Mr. Edwin Drake and his driller William (Uncle Billy) Smith drilled the first oil well in North America in August of 1859 – just over 165 years ago. This talk will tell the story of how and why Mr. Drake happened to be in Titusville and inadvertently began the world’s modern oil and natural gas industry.

Details

Date:
October 10
Time:
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1068800828119574

Organizer

Classic Elements
Phone
814-254-4312
Email
classicelementsjohnstown@gmail.com
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Venue

Classic Elements
345 Main Street
Johnstown, PA 15901 United States
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Phone
814-254-4312
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