The Gusher in Progress
The Lakeview, California Gusher of 1910
This was the scene at Lakeview Well #1 for over a year: a ruined derrick, a constant fountain of crude oil, a black river threatening the countryside. (Click photo for full size view)
Scan of 1910 photo postcard copyright 2007 Andrew Alden, licensed to About.com (fair use policy)
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