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Philbrick Garage
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Five trucks loaded with tires are parked in front of the Philbrick Garage, a Ford and Lincoln dealership at 207 Third Avenue. Boxes on the far right truck are marked "Firestone." The garage occupies several older two-story brick buildings. There is snow on the street.
1930
Trimpey, Ephraim Burt
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WHi 73457
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Automobile Dealerships
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Ben Doty
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Martha
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