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Shell Gasoline Station

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Shell Petrolium Corp. gasoline station, at the corner of Vilas and 401 S. Park Street. There is a "Today's New Deal" poster announcing a forthcoming promotion.

Date Created:
April 2, 1933
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created April 2, 1933

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.3892B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012057
Legacy ID
WHi 17433

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