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Fond du Lac Service Station

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Built in the mid-1930s by Clark Oil Company, this station was located along the city's gasoline alley with other gas stations, auto dealerships, and service garages.

Date Created:
2008
Creator:
Fay, Mark

Publication Information

Creator
Fay, Mark
Date Created
2008

Physical Description

Format
Image

Collection Information

Call Number
903000017

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013NFY
Legacy ID
WHi 63939

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