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Madison-Shell Service Station

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The Shell Oil Company built this service station at 950 South Park Street in 1963. This large single-story service station featured the operator's office and sales area along with three service bays.

Date Created:
2008
Creator:
Fay, Mark

Publication Information

Creator Fay, Mark
Date Created 2008

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Collection Information

Source Collection Book production file, 1924, 1944-1980, 2008-2009
Call Number 903000029

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013NEX
Legacy ID
WHi 63958

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