The Pitch Lake
Date
2010-05-13T13:56:08Z
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The Bonanza, Smith Bros and Co., Trinidad
Abstract
Several people linger on the pitch at the Pitch Lake, La Brea, south west Trinidad circa 1907. Numerous trees, coconut palms being in the majority, are spread across the horizon. The Pitch Lake is the largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world. It was discovery by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1595. It is mined for asphalt and is a fascinating tourist attraction.
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Colour: Coloured; Style: Landscape; Other: Unbordered; Divided
Funding for this project has been provided by Mrs. Irma E. Goldstraw.
Funding for this project has been provided by Mrs. Irma E. Goldstraw.
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Trinidad and Tobago, Postcards, Asphalt industry--Trinidad and Tobago, Cities and towns--Trinidad and Tobago--La Brea, Pitch Lake, The, Men--Trinidad and Tobago, Women--Trinidad and Tobago, [1907], Trees--Trinidad and Tobago, Clothing and dress--Trinidad and Tobago, Ponds--Trinidad and Tobago