Drilling Equipment

Drilling Equipment

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1894

Black-and-white photograph of an early drilling operation, likely documenting the development of oil, gas, or artesian water resources in Colorado's San Luis Valley. The most prominent feature is a tall wooden lattice drilling derrick near the center-right of the image. A worker appears to be positioned near the top of the structure, likely operating or inspecting equipment. o the left of the derrick is a small wooden building that likely housed the steam engine powering the drilling rig. Beside it stands a tall smokestack, suggesting the machinery was steam-driven.

Hooper, Colorado

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Alamosa Public Library

Joseph Harrison Collection

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Alamosa Public Library