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Transport Gasoline Station

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Transport gasoline station on 8th Street (STH 13) in Wisconsin Rapids, looking northeast. A sign advertises regular gasoline for sale for 33 cents per gallon.

Date Created:
June 25, 1968

Publication Information

Date Created June 25, 1968

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 10 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Division of Transportation District 4 photographs, circa 1964-1988
Call Number PH 6445

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013P0J
Legacy ID
WHi 35712

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