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Capitol Oil Company

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A railroad tanker car is sitting on tracks next to fuel storage tanks at the Capitol Oil Company, 919 East Main Street.

Date Created:
April 3, 1929
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created
April 3, 1929

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.1064B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013B47
Legacy ID
WHi 21271

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