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Gas Station
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View across road of the exterior of a Red Crown Gasoline station and repair shop. A worker poses while holding a push lawn mower. There is a tire display at the curb to attract customers. A Coca-Cola advertisement is painted on a wall in the far background.
Gillett, Sherwin
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