Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Martin and Clark Oil Refinery Explosion |
Accession Number |
2019.182.109 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
This is a photograph of an explosion that occurred at a refinery shared by the Martin Oil Company and Clark Oil Company. The black & white image shows a large plume of fire and smoke rising to the sky. The large white oil tanks can be seen on either side of the plume. The refinery is located in unincorporated Blue Island near 131st Street and Kedzie Avenue. More than one hundred and fifty personnel from fifteen different departments, including Oak Lawn, responded to the event. |
Date |
12/23/1986 |
Year Range from |
1986 |
Year Range to |
1986 |
Photographer |
Rita B. Walsh |
Print size |
3.5" x 5" |
Classification |
Blue Island, Illinois Oak Lawn Fire Department Disasters/Fires |
Search Terms |
Oak Lawn Fire Department Blue Island Martin Oil Refinery Clark Oil Refinery Fires Smoke Oil tanks Neighborhoods |