In addition to developing their own business, the originators of oil industry carried out charitable work and activities benefitting the society; they supported new initiatives and fostered local communities. They also decided to join the activities of the Credit Society, which was founded in Krosno in 1874, that is 20 years after the opening of the drilling site in Bóbrka. What was the Credit Society?

The institution was involved in granting loans and credits. Small entrepreneurs and craftsmen could seek financial support there. Klobassa, Łukasiewcz and Trzecieski supported the Society with the largest sums of money.

The Neo-Renaissance building of the Credit Society stands at Kapucyńska Street 1 and is one of the most interesting buildings in Krosno because of its architectural form. The sgraffito frieze with scenes referring to the region’s oil heritage is an impressive decoration of the building. This embellishment adds colour to the edifice and emphasizes its connection with the history of oil.