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Shell Service Station
April 29, 1931
Shell service station, with a male attendant standing in front. There are posters advertising the "Trader Horn" movie on the ground in front of the pumps.
Texaco Service Station
September 30, 1932
Texaco service station at 2500 Monroe Street at the corner of Commonwealth.
Conklin and Sons Oil Station
August 27, 1929
Conklin and Sons oil station at 655 W. Washington Avenue. A billboard on the side of building says "Sinclair HC Gasoline Stops Knocks." Next door on the left is the A. Sinaiko, Hay, Flour and Feed ...
Shell Service Station
September 27, 1934
Man filling automobile at Shell Service Station, located at 2643 University Avenue at Farley Avenue. Another man is working on an automobile on a lift outside the station.
Cities Service Station
June 11, 1931
View from street of the Cities Service service station at 828 S. Park Street, owned by the Blackhawk Oil and Fuel Co.
Texaco Service Station
June 17, 1930
New Texaco Service Station at 2846 Atwood Avenue, owner Joseph M. Setzer. Railroad tracks are running down the center of the street.
