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First Oil Center Just a Memory As Plant Closed
Titusville Pennsylvania marks an era as its last oil refinery closes. The Quaker State operation, once part of a regional network, shuts down while Pittsburgh and Lake Charles plants expand. Local workers find new jobs as the town preserves Drake era sites and plans a museum expansion.
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Titusville
Pax
Pennsylvania
Uaker State
Edward L. Drake
Drake
W. H. Abbott
James Parker
William Barnsdall
Barnsdall
Barnsdall Oil Company
Samuel M. Kier
Pittsburgh
Tarm
Kier
Terrier
Houseves
Abbott-Parker-Barnsdall
Cities Service Company
Quaker State Corporation
Cities Service
Continental Oil Company
Lake Charles
Quaker State
Keystone State
Bradfo
Penchford
Educa Vonia Grade
Paul Giddens
Eyram
Try
Thendus