OIL REGION REMINSCENCES SOUVENIR. (2005 Reprint) 1907 by the Oil Men's Association of Butler County, 2005 Every-name, Business and Locality Index by the Butler County Genealogical Society. Step back in time to the exciting formative years of oil production in Western Pennsylvania. We are proud to offer this reproduction of the souvenir book developed for the 21st reunion of the Oil Men of Western Pennsylvania in 1907. This book preserves many of the scenes, as well as incidents of those memorable days, told by the men who had been personally involved. They enlighten and entertain us with accounts of the men, wells and boom towns of the lower Butler field and surrounding areas; evolution of oil well machinery; the development of the business of drilling wells; even the old school days of Butler, PA -- all intermixed with their own fascinating experiences. Advertisements from local businesses of the time are scattered throughout. A new every-name, business, and international locality index has been added. Replete with illustrations and B&W photos, this publication will spark the interest of any reader. LOC 2005932764 173 pages, 7x10 Soft cover (Also available in hard cover)

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