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Oil Storage Tanks

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View across a railroad bridge of a group of seven oil storage tanks in a wooded area.

Date Created:
April 19, 1961
Creator:
Vanderbilt, Paul

Publication Information

Creator Vanderbilt, Paul
Date Created April 19, 1961

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Paul Vanderbilt papers, 1942-1990 (bulk 1954-1990)
Call Number (X2)11974

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0139YP
Legacy ID
WHi 66802

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