Pitch Lake. Trinidad, West Indies
Date
2010-07-08T13:04:57Z
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Pereira and Co., Ltd., Trinidad
Abstract
Description at back of card: This unique lake of pitch has been supplying asphalt for over 200 years. The level of the lake has dropped only 27 feet in all that time. Scientists estimate that at the current rate of use, it will last another 400 years. The Pitch Lake is located at Brighton, La Brea off the south west coast of Trinidad. Postcard number P77554.
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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, Cities and towns--Trinidad and Tobago--Brighton, Cities and towns--Trinidad and Tobago--La Brea, Asphalt industry--Trinidad and Tobago, Pitch, Trees--Trinidad and Tobago, Forests and forestry--Trinidad and Tobago, [1962]