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World's Largest Tire in front of RKO Orpheum Theater

Date: 11 02 1930
Description: World's largest Goodyear tire in front of RKO Orpheum theater, 216 State Street, with six people viewing the tire. One man is on top of the tire holding a ...
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Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

Date: 08 22 1928
Description: Harley-Davidson motorcycle used for road service by Madison Tire Co. distributor of Goodyear tires at 205 N. Bassett Street.
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Renk Family with John Deere Tractor

Date: 05 20 1947
Description: William F. Renk pointing to his son Robert Renk (sitting on John Deere tractor with Firestone Tires) and Walter Renk, leaning on the tractor. Another son, ...
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Renk Family with John Deere Tractor

Date: 05 20 1947
Description: William F. Renk, wearing a suit, and his sons. Left to right are: Walter Renk, Wilbur Renk, both standing, and Robert Renk sitting on a John Deere tractor ...
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AAA Tour Cars

Date: 05 14 1944
Description: Men doing a periodic rotation of the synthetic and recapped tires on one of the two cars parked in front of the Park Hotel, and participating in the Americ...
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International Model "63" Firestone Truck

Date: 11 1926
Description: A man is sitting at the wheel of an International Model "63" truck owned by the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. The slogan: "Most Miles Per Dollar" is p...
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International 63 Goodyear Truck

Date: 01 19 1927
Description: International Model 63 truck operated by the Goodyear Company. The sign on the truck reads: "Goodyear Tires & Tubes; Goodyear means Good Wear".
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International Model G Truck Hauling Tires

Date: 1918
Description: Two men are in sitting in the cab of an International model "G" truck, which is transporting a bed full of tires. They are on a brick-paved road. Behind th...
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Madison — Edwards Super Service Station

Date: 2008
Description: Edwards Super Service Station officially opened for business on August 16, 1930. The large complex, at 202 East Washington Avenue, represented an effort to...
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Federal Center

Date: 05 1981
Description: View across road of buildings at 202 - 222 East Washington Avenue including Pahl Tire Co., Paradise Printing and Federal Center.
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Firestone Truck Parked in Urban Strip

Date: 1915
Description: Rear view of International Model F or 31 truck operated by Firestone. The truck is parked on a city street in front of buildings. The Firestone company lo...
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Tire Yard

Date: 2009
Description: Elevated view of a tire yard on a foggy day.
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North Main Street

Date: 1900
Description: View looking down North Main Street; an automotive repair garage stands at left.
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Ventilation Fans

Date: 12 12 1944
Description: Three men stand near ventilation fans for cementing machines on the roof of Building #3.
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Aerial View of United States Rubber Company

Date: 1944
Description: Aerial view of the U.S. Rubber Company plant and surrounding environment.
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Aerial View of United States Rubber Company

Date: 1964
Description: An aerial view of the U.S. Rubber Company plant and surrounding environment.
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Aerial View of United States Rubber Company

Date: 1964
Description: An aerial view of the U.S. Rubber Company plant and surrounding environment.
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Goodrich Tire Building and Singer Store

Date: 
Description: Rear view of the Goodrich Tire Building at 327 State Street and the Singer Store at 325 State Street.
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B.F. Goodrich Store

Date: 08 02 1956
Description: Exterior view of the B.F. Goodrich Store at 801 East Washington Avenue. The store has recently moved to this location.
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Comstock Inc. Tire Building

Date: 03 1961
Description: Exterior view from street of the Comstock Inc. Tires building at 102 North Park Street. The business sells Firestone tires.

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