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Pennco Station

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Pennsylvania oil company gas station at the corner of 2 North Park and Regent Streets in the Greenbush neighborhood.

Date Created:
July 24, 1934
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created July 24, 1934

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.4750B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013BY9
Legacy ID
WHi 3090

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