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Town of Maple Valley Service Station

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Built in the 1920s by Fred Long, the station located at 9932 County Trunk Highway M served farmers from the surrounding area and housed a small general store that carried groceries, hardware, supplies, and gasoline.

Date Created:
2008
Creator:
Fay, Mark

Publication Information

Creator Fay, Mark
Date Created 2008

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Collection Information

Source Collection Book production file, 1924, 1944-1980, 2008-2009
Call Number 903000046

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013NFV
Legacy ID
WHi 64045

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