Pithole's Demise


As the supply of oil began to dry up, Pithole's economy began to fail. By 1866 the population had fallen to 4,000. Property, so recently in great demand, couldn't be sold. This poster advertises a raffle for the Bonta House Hotel. The raffle was postponed twice and finally canceled altogether due to lack of interest.
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As the supply of oil began to dry up, Pithole's economy began to fail. By 1866 the population had fallen to 4,000. Property, so recently in great demand, couldn't be sold. This poster advertises a raffle for the Bonta House Hotel. The raffle was postponed twice and finally canceled altogether due to lack of interest.