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Down Monona Drive
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A gas station in a Trachte building on the corner of Highway 51 (Monona Drive) and Highway 30 (Cottage Grove Road). "Johnson Gasoline," and "Defiance Sparkplugs" are advertised. The John W. Walterscheit Jr., farm is in the background behind the gas station.
September 30, 1933
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Publication Information
| Creator | McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964 |
|---|---|
| Date Created | September 30, 1933 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983 |
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| Call Number | PH 6058.4206B |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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