Name/Title
Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
1948.037.0433Description
Sinclair Refinery fire, April 6, 1927 6 a.m.
Update February 2011: Two views, black & white prints.
View 1 - Image of dark smoke billowing from tanks & equipment. a fire truck is seen in lower left corner behind fence. The fence parallels the street on opposite side where few people are seen.
Printed in white on bottom.: "Parco Refinery Fire, April 6, 1927 6 AM" "Meyers Photo"
Written on back in blue: "Given by Mrs.. Walton France Rawlins" On white adhesive tag: "Sinclair"
Good condition. Scratched, circular crease at top, fingerprints. Size 5 x 7"
View 2 - Image of dark smoke billowing from the ground, tanks & equipment. A fire truck is on one side of a fence & people & vintage cars are on the other. Large rock buildings & a tall smoke stack are in the distance on photo right.
Printed in white on bottom: "Parco Refinery Fire April 6, 1927 6 a.m." "Meyers Photo"
Written on back in blue ink: "Given by Mrs. Walton France Rawlins, Wyo". On white adhesive tag: "Sinclair".
Good condition. Scratched, liquid spot on back, top right corner creased, right edge torn.
Size 5 x 7"Collection
Photograph Collection