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Abandoned Gasoline Station

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Exterior view of an abandoned "Bonus" gasoline station. This station was formerly a Wadham's Oil and Grease Company station. The Wadham's chain, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, featured distinctive, pagoda-style architecture.

Date Created:
August 18, 1963
Creator:
Vanderbilt, Paul

Publication Information

Creator
Vanderbilt, Paul
Date Created
August 18, 1963

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(X2)15713

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013A3F
Legacy ID
WHi 66890

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