Oil Boom Architecture: Titusville, Pithole and Petroleum Center by William B. Moore and Joshua F. Sherretts (Arcadia Publishing, 2008)

Following the drilling of the first oil well in 1859, Titusville exploded into a bustling city. Nearby cities of Petroleum Center and Pithole developed at significant oil production sites. As production moved elsewhere in the 1870's, both cities were abandoned and soon vanished completely. Using vintage images, this book documents the rich architectural history of these towns