Derricks Under A Full Moon
by Kathy White
Title
Derricks Under A Full Moon
Artist
Kathy White
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
These lighted derricks are located in Kilgore, Texas in what is called the "World's Richest Acre." This 1.195 acre tract had its first production on June 12,1932. According to the Historical Marker on the site, Steel Derricks towered over more than 1,000 oil wells in downtown Kilgore back then, making it the world's largest concentration of oil derricks in the history of the world. They are a sight to behold now, with colorful lights and stars atop them, especially during the holiday season.
Every year the City of Kilgore gets together around the derricks for the annual lighting ceremony. It kicks off the city's Christmas in the Patch season that draws holiday celebrants downtown for shopping and sight-seeing. This year, in 2012, Kilgore College, located also in Kilgore, has reason to celebrate--a huge anniversary for them. To commemorate the 75th year of Kilgore College, Dr. Bill Holda, president of the school, threw the switch that ignited 75 stars atop the oil derricks. Music, singers and dancers were part of the evening program, which featured the Kilgore College Rangerettes, the Ranger Band and the KC twirlers. Many come from far and near to view the lighted derricks during the Christmas holidays as well as all during the year.
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October 21st, 2012
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Kathy White
Thank you, thank you to my Russell, Kansas buyer who purchased 4 25-packs of greeting cards! Your order is GREATLY appreciated!! Enjoy!!
Kathy White
Thank you to my Gladewater buyer for a greeting card purchase of this photo and a big thank you also to my Plano buyer for a purchase of a 25 pack of greeting cards of my derricks photo! I appreciate it!
Kathy White
Actually, Jim, I have to admit, while there I realized I had an added bonus of a full moon! :) Thank you!
Kathy White
Thank you to my Plano, TX buyer of a 25 pack of greeting cards! I hope you enjoy them! ;)