Photograph
Union Corners Shell Oil Station
Exterior view of the Union Corners Shell Oil Station, 2601 East Washington Avenue at Milwaukee Street, viewed from across Milwaukee Street. The view includes six cars and three sets of gas pumps, strung banners, and two neighboring businesses to the east. The gas station was the site of the Union House tavern until 1954. |
Image ID: | 90416 |
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Creation Date: | 04 01 1955 |
Creator Name: | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | PH 6442.5897 |
Original Dimensions: | 5 x 4 inches |
Wisconsin State Journal published an ad with a different photo for the Grand Opening on March 30, 31 and April 1, 1955. |
Commercial strips |
Gasoline industry |
Automobiles |
Service stations |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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