Parker Drilling Co. Rig 114

Motorists along Route 66 expect to see many things—classic diners, period motels, and no shortage of tourist traps. But what such a traveler probably wasn’t expecting but certainly cannot miss, is the massive Parker Drilling Co. Rig 114, parked right along America’s Main Street. This 181 foot tall rig is one of the tallest rigs…

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Conoco Museum

The Conoco Museum in Ponca City, Oklahoma celebrates a history of risk, innovation, and mergers. The museum follows the history of the international petroleum juggernaut from humble beginnings to exceptional growth, acquisitions, and partnerships. Conoco traces its origin to the Continental Oil and Transportation Company. Continental was founded in 1875 by Isaac Blake and four…

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Phillips Petroleum Company Museum

In Bartlesville, Oklahoma is a memorial to an industry giant born from the oilfields in Oklahoma.  The Phillips Petroleum Company Museum is a two story structure filled with artifacts, dioramas, and tales of the history of Phillips Petroleum from the early speculation in the Oklahoma oil fields to the 66ers basketball team. The Company Phillips Petroleum Co. was founded…

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