Photograph
Gas Blast Demolishes the Kellor's Store and Garage near Oregon
A gas explosion demolished the Kellor's store and garage near Oregon. The blast was thought to be caused by a leak in the underground gasoline storage tank or the vent pipes attached to the storage tank. The explosion occurred minutes before school buses arrived to unload school children living in the area. |
Image ID: | 142854 |
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Creation Date: | 09 19 1960 |
Creator Name: | Stein, Edwin |
City: | Oregon |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Edwin Stein negatives and photographs, 1952-1965 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | PH 2709.1122A |
Original Dimensions: | 35 mm |
Photograph published in the Wisconsin State Journal on September 20, 1960. One of nine images. |
Stores, Retail |
Signs and signboards |
Trees |
Clothing and dress |
Explosions |
Men |
Outdoor photography |
Storefronts |
Automobile repair shops |
Service stations |
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