The Empire of Oil and Gas Framed or Unframed:Unframed

The Empire of Oil and Gas Framed or Unframed:Unframed38. 5 by 38. 5 inches framed. 29. 5 by 29. 5 inches unframed. For over 100 years the oil and gas industry has been a cornerstone of the Texas economy and the Lone Star way of life even a big part of the image of Texas worldwide. Texans not involved in any aspect of the industry directly benefit from petroleums financial contributions to the states economy. While a productive field was discovered near Corsicana in 1894, the first oil boom started at

The railroad primarily served the coal mines near Alba and the salt mine at Grand Saline

the first oil boom started at Spindletop near Beaumont – which produced 17

the Texas Legislature appropriated 3

and esprit de corps quickly won the Rangers worldwide fame and continuing respect

Queen Victoria’s signature appears at the top of the Appointment next to her official embossed paper seal

Massachusetts had sworn to withdraw from the Union if Texas was admitted

Ranch Partnership Share restrike and the State Capitol photograph also available under Special Selections

California and Mexico is beautifully engraved with a hand colored border

Salt Lakes and other unique features which called settlers to the explore the vast rich lands of Texas

Nationwide publicity generated interest from all over the United States

as are numerous Indian Tribes and pueblos

45 by 31 inches framed