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Gas for Less

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A gasoline station along US Highway 51 in Whiting, Portage County, attracted passing motorists with an attention-getting "gas for less" sign.

Date Created:
1958

Publication Information

Date Created 1958

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 9 x 14 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
W013P43
Legacy ID
WHi 35299

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