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Texaco Bulk Station

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View of a Texaco bulk station and storage tanks from across the railroad tracks at 919 E. Main Street.

Date Created:
July 11, 1930
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created July 11, 1930

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.1657B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013AY0
Legacy ID
WHi 20303

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