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Sinclair Service Station

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Three uniformed employees of the Sinclair Oil Company Service Station, located at 501 East Broadway, standing in front of the station's gas pumps. Two lifesize cutouts of women are in the background. The station was constructed in 1938.

Date Created:
1938
Creator:
O'Brien, Warren S., Waukesha, Wisconsin

Publication Information

Creator O'Brien, Warren S., Waukesha, Wisconsin
Date Created 1938

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions unknown

Collection Information

Source Collection O'Brien family collection, circa 1880-2000
Call Number PH 6027
Media Number Box 30

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01396N
Legacy ID
WHi 2090

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