Photograph
Black Earth Wisconsin, Penco Filling Station
The Penco Filling Station in Black Earth. Wisconsin. Entrances to the ladies rest rooms in the service stations of this period were typically outside the station, while the men's room was inside. The condition of rest rooms was always a concern for early women motorists. Note that the gasoline tank was filled from the top. |
Image ID: | 40436 |
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Creation Date: | 1929 |
Creator Name: | Gillett, Sherwin |
City: | Black Earth |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961) |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | (G5)00181 |
Original Dimensions: | 5 x 4 inches |
Gasoline industry |
Automobiles |
Travel |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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