Joseph Reid Gas Engine Company
Inscription
Founded in Oil City, 1894, it produced engines for pumping oil wells. Its popular single piston engine was used worldwide by the oil industry. The company closed in 1939.
Location
AddressElm St. S of Duncomb
CityOil City
CountyVenango
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.436030, -79.708170
Sources
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