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Torgeson Brothers Garage
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Torgeson Brothers General Auto Repairing, 123 South Blair Street at Railroad Street, owned by Gust A. and Namen W. Torgeson. Signs along the side and front of the building read: "Auto Trimming • Glass Replacement • Fender Straightening • Body Rebuilding • Painting."
December 1, 1932
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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