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Osceola Service Station

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This Art Moderne service station located at 202 North Cascade Street was built in 1947. With its dramatically curved facade, it undoubtedly grabbed the attention of postwar motorists.

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 903000050

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013NAF
Legacy ID
WHi 64049

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