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Natural gas boom turns Findlay into thriving city
Findlay Ohio marks twenty six years since a gas discovery spurred a rapid boom. What started as a single old well turned into a gas illuminated town with thousands of lights, new mills and factories, and a population surge from 2,500 to about 18,000. The celebration showcased massive gas arches, flames, and widespread optimism about future growth driven by natural gas and related industries.
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