Full T.p. reads "Facts relative to its health, wealth, and prosperity, together with statements showing its remarkable growth within the past few years and present importance in the mercantile world. Its educational, religious, residential and business advantages, banks, manufactures, trade, citizens, and comfortable homes."

Photomechanical reproductions of photographs of Oil City (Pa.), with accompanying text "Oil City - past and present."

Includes images of bird's-eye panorama over city, portraits of prominent citizens, historic scenes, pond, industrial buildings, commercial buildings, retail, banks, hotels, trains and station, street views, oil wells, public buildings, churches, schools, residences, and waterways. Also includes several views of the Derrick's offices and work shops.