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Cedarburg Service Station

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Alexander C. Eschweiler, a well-known architect in Milwaukee, designed this exotic station for the Wadhams Oil and Grease Company of Milwaukee in 1926.

Date Created:
2008
Creator:
Fay, Mark

Publication Information

Creator Fay, Mark
Date Created 2008

Physical Description

Format Image

Collection Information

Source Collection Book production file, 1924, 1944-1980, 2008-2009
Call Number 903000015

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013NF9
Legacy ID
WHi 63935

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