Boom Town | Crude Oil | Thomas
Login to see pricesOil towns, sometimes called Boom Towns were throughout Texas and Oklahoma. Oil Rigs and derricks were part of the town.
Boom Town shows all the hustle and bustle of a town teeming with activity. The derricks are both a backdrop and an integral part of the town. Overnight, literally hundreds of men seeking work on the oil rigs would invade a town. Often, with the shortage of beds, they would erect tent cities on the outskirts of a town. During the day, horses, wagons and cars would share the streets and at night, theaters and saloons would offer the needed relaxation to the men who had come for work and adventure.
