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Gas Station
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A highly detailed, brick, storybook style Pennsylvania Oil Co. gas station with a slate roof. There is a large chimney on the left and several gas pumps. Men's and women's restrooms are marked, and there is a bench in front. Two service bays are on the right. A display of Mobiloil sits in front.
1930
Trimpey, Ephraim Burt
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W012G8P
WHi 73452
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