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Auto Wash Building

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View up ramp towards the "Auto Wash" entrance door of a brick building using the Air-lec pneumatic door opening system invented by Louis Schoelkopf.

Date Created:
1924
Creator:
Schoelkopf, L. F.

Publication Information

Creator Schoelkopf, L. F.
Date Created 1924

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Louis F. Schoelkopf collection, 1905-1978
Call Number (S6)179

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0135CI
Legacy ID
WHi 114359

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