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Jacobson Motors
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Olaf S. Jacobson Motors garage at 1501 Monroe Street (corner of Regent and Monroe Streets), featuring Pure Oil and Ford automobiles. This view was taken following Art Deco remodeling.
February 28, 1938
Waste, Elwin G., 1902-1957
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Jacobson Motors
February 8, 1938
View at night of Olaf S. Jacobson Motors garage, 1501 Monroe Street, after Art Deco remodeling. The business was located on the corner of Regent and Monroe Streets.
Corner of Regent and Monroe Streets
November 3, 1937
Hults Capitol Garage, located at 1525 Regent Street and Olaf S. Jacobson Motors, 1501 Monroe Street. This image was taken before remodelling.
Kaysers Stadium Garage
April 12, 1947
View across street of Kaysers, Inc. Stadium Garage and Pure Oil Station, 1501 Monroe Street, at the corner of Regent Street.
Motor Sales, Inc.
August 23, 1934
Motor Sales Inc., 1501 Monroe Street, Chevrolet sales and service, with three vehicles parked in front.
Smart Motors
February 17, 1937
Willys car parked in front of Smart Motors, 437 W. Gilman Street. Signs in the show windows read: "Willys" and "Hupmobile."
Skelgas Trailer
September 28, 1938
Three-quarter view from left rear of a Skelgas trailer, showing two gas tanks, being pulled by an automobile, parked in front of Suburban Gas & Appliance Co., 1923 Monroe Street.
