Olean and Oil
Dublin Core
Title
Olean and Oil
Description
Olean found itself at the geographic epicenter of the early oil industry. This collections depicts Olean's oil history.
Date
1860-1910
Collection Items
Joe Messer pouring nitroglycern
Joe Messer pouring nitroglycerin. He stated, "Ya had to walk pretty close to God!"
Olean Point Museum's display on the history of oil in Olean.
This display depicts Olean's involvement in the nations early oil industry.
Olean and Oil Postcard Collection
The museum's collection of postcards depicting Olean during its oil era.
