The Story of Imperial Oil

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1890

The crude oil receiving office at the Sarnia refinery -- oil was bought in barrels from dozens of local independent drillers.

1891

A crude oil delivery in Petrolia, Ont.

1892

Boston Coach Axle Oil, an early Imperial product that helped keep carriages running smoothly.

1893

The Petrolia shipping office.

1894

A ribbon from Imperial's second annual company picnic for employees and their families.

1895

Delivering oil in Winnipeg, Man.

1896

Retrieving oil from underground storage pits.

1897

The Stratford, Ont., warehouse.

1898

The paraffin building at the Petrolia refinery.

1899

The Sarnia refinery, which was the largest refining facility in Canada at the turn of the century.

The Story of Imperial Oil