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World's Largest Tire

Date: 11 02 1930
Description: Group of people, including dwarfs and midgets, posing with "the worlds largest tire" in front of the RKO Orpheum Theatre as part of a promotion for Goodyea...
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Licari Tire Company

Date: 07 02 1936
Description: A view of the Licari Tire Company, 767 West Washington, with a Phillips sign in the foreground, and a Gillette Tire Company sign with the company's slogan:...
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Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

Date: 08 22 1928
Description: Harley-Davidson motorcycle, used as a service vehicle for the Madison Tire Company, distributor of Goodyear tires, at 205 North Bassett Street.
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Licari Tire Co. Office

Date: 10 26 1934
Description: A driver is sitting in Licari's panel truck, next to the small art deco office of Licari Tire Company, where another man is posing at the door, 767 West Wa...
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Man Loading Tires into International D Series Delivery Truck

Date: 05 26 1937
Description: Worker loading tires into the back of an International D series delivery truck at Ohio Independent Oil Company service station.
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Fauerbach Brewing Company Truck

Date: 04 27 1938
Description: Front view of Fauerbach Lager Beer truck, with James Hepburn, Distributor, Decorah, Iowa painted on the cab, outside of the Ideal Body Company, 502 S. Park...
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Retreaded Tires

Date: 10 21 1937
Description: Two men comparing a large retreaded General tire against a worn out tire at a Diamond gas station. Monona Tire Co., 128 S. Pinckney Street.
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Pahl Tire Co.

Date: 06 03 1937
Description: Pahl Tire Company, located at 208 E. Washington Avenue. Opened in 1936, moved to 202 East Washington Avenue about 1960, closed in 2013.
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Safety League Mystery Ship

Date: 07 18 1935
Description: Man standing behind of two women sitting in a car that looks like an airplane parked in front of and advertising Goodrich Silvertown Stores, 515 University...
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Safety League Mystery Ship

Date: 07 18 1935
Description: A man spinning the propeller with Frank A. Sloan in the pilot seat and a women is sitting in the back of a car that looks like an airplane. They are at a G...
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Goodrich Service Truck and Men

Date: 10 12 1934
Description: Three attendants are standing beside a Goodrich truck at Goodrich Silvertown, Inc. 515 University Avenue, next to a sign for Goodrich Tires and Batteries. ...
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Licari Tire Co.

Date: 09 01 1934
Description: Three automobiles parked at Licari Tire Co., 767 W. Washington Avenue, featuring Gillette tires, one automobile is advertising Licari Tire Co. and Gillette...
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Goodyear Service Station

Date: 05 15 1934
Description: Goodyear Service Station, 205 North Bassett Street on the corner of West Dayton Street.
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Fiore Coal & Oil Co. Exhibit

Date: 05 02 1934
Description: Fiore Coal & Oil Company exhibit at Madison Home Show featuring oil burners and Lee tires.
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G&E Tire Store

Date: 11 17 1934
Description: G and E Store, Tires and Batteries, 124 E. Washington Avenue, with piles of tires on the sidewalk and the Rathskeller Retail Store, 124 E. Washington Avenu...
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Meyers Tire Co. Tire Shipment

Date: 12 13 1933
Description: Meyers Tire & Accessory Co., 215 East Washington Avenue, with a shipment of new Federal truck tires piled on the sidewalk in the front of the building. Sno...
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Damaged Ford Coupe

Date: 09 19 1933
Description: View of rear end damaged Ford Coupe, with the spare tire broken off and leaning against the car.
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Pennco Service Station

Date: 06 28 1933
Description: Pennco service station, featuring Barnsdale "Be Square" petroleum products and Dunlop tires, on the corner of N. Webster Street and 202 E. Washington Avenu...
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General "Doughnut" Tires

Date: 04 23 1932
Description: General "Doughnut" tires on Ford in front of Monona Tire Co., 128 S. Pinckney Street. There is a sign for the Mueller Insurance Agency on the left at 126 S...
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World's Largest Tire in front of RKO Orpheum Theatre

Date: 11 02 1930
Description: View across street towards the World's largest tire on display in front of the RKO Orpheum Theatre at 216 State Street. A group of people are standing on t...

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