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Discover a rare glimpse into early 20th-century American industry with this historic Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) depicting the Coalinga, California oil fields. The striking image captures numerous oil derricks dominating the landscape, a testament to the booming petroleum industry of the era. In the foreground, a dynamic scene unfolds as a plume of dark material, possibly oil or sediment, erupts from a body of water, offering a vivid portrayal of early oil extraction and its environmental context. The postcard is distinctively marked \"American Pet. Set. 30.\" and bears the credit \"NICHOLS Photo.\" along with the number \"No 34.\", indicating its origin from a notable photographer of the period.This collectible piece is postmarked August 24, 1911, from Coalinga, California, and was sent to Orosi, California. The handwritten message provides a personal touch, mentioning a recovery and a significant local event: \"We had a big fire over here ten people were hurt.\" Such details offer valuable historical insight into daily life and events in California\'s oil regions during the early 1900s. This postcard is a fascinating artifact for collectors of California history, petroleum industry memorabilia, and vintage real photo postcards.
