Legacy of an Oil Town: Images of America

Picher, Oklahoma: A Town Built on Oil

Picher, Oklahoma, was once a thriving oil town. In the early 1900s, the discovery of oil in the area led to a boom in population and prosperity. Picher became a major center for oil production, and its residents enjoyed a high standard of living.

Texon: Legacy of an Oil Town (Images of America)

by Jane Spraggins Wilson

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	37549 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	131 pages

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However, the oil boom did not last forever. By the 1950s, the oil fields in Picher were depleted, and the town began to decline. The population dwindled, and businesses closed their doors. Picher became a ghost town, a reminder of the boom-and-bust cycle that has characterized the history of the American West.

Legacy of an Oil Town: Images of America

Legacy of an Oil Town: Images of America is a new book that tells the story of Picher, Oklahoma, through photographs. The book features over 200 images, многие из которых никогда раньше не публиковались. These images capture the heyday of Picher, as well as its decline and eventual abandonment.

Legacy of an Oil Town is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Picher, Oklahoma, or the history of the American West. The book is also a poignant reminder of the impermanence of prosperity and the importance of preserving our heritage.

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Legacy of an Oil Town: Images of America is available now from Arcadia Publishing. To Free Download your copy, please visit the Arcadia Publishing website or your local bookstore.

Texon: Legacy of an Oil Town (Images of America)

by Jane Spraggins Wilson

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	37549 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	131 pages

FREE