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Gasoline Station

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A small gasoline station and refreshment station advertising distilled water, hot dogs, hamburgers, groceries, coffee, and other products. Near the station, there are signs for a camp site and rooms to rent for tourists.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)01339

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011EM1
Legacy ID
WHi 71760

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