Col. Drake Monument Drake Memorial State Park PA 1859 First Oil Well Postcard
$ 5.28
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Col. Drake Monument Drake Memorial State Park PA 1859 First Oil Well Postcard. The reverse side provides fascinating historical details about Colonel Edwin L. Drake and the pioneering First Oil Well. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This vintage postcard beautifully captures the historic Colonel Drake Monument, situated in the scenic Drake Memorial State Park in Pennsylvania. The image prominently features the impressive stone monument, commemorating the site of the original well drilled in 1859, marking the birth of the modern petroleum industry. Lush green foliage surrounds the monument, creating a serene and historically rich landscape. The reverse side provides fascinating historical details about Colonel Edwin L. Drake and the pioneering First Oil Well. It recounts Drake's journey to Titusville, Pennsylvania, in 1858, his groundbreaking efforts, and the moment oil was struck at a depth of sixty-nine feet on August 27, 1859. This postcard was published by Minsky Bros. & Co., Publishing Division, Pittsburgh, PA, utilizing the distinctive C.T. Art-Colortone printing process, known for its vibrant colors and detailed rendering. It is a significant collectible for enthusiasts of Pennsylvania history, petroleum industry memorabilia, and vintage Americana.
