Print, Photographic

2001.180.0001

2001.180.0001

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

2001.180.0001

Description

Black and white 8.5 x 11.5 scanned copy of reproduction of old photo done by Meyers Photos in April 1973. Picture of filling station which became Shorty's Garage in 1100 block of West Spruce. Update 2009: Black & white scanned copy of service station & cafe. Building has a steep roof with three dormer windows. Front center of building has inverted "V" protrusion entry with two windows & an arch door. A chimney on photo left side of building is from ground through roof. On photo right is canopy extension over gravity fed glass top gas pumps. A vintage car is parked under canopy. To right of pumps are garage doors. Signs above arch door reads: "Cafe" "Fishers Tavern" Sign on pole in front of service reads: "Red Crown Gasoline" Printed in white on bottom of original negative: "Fisher's Tavern" "West side, Rawlins, Wyoming, on Highway #30. Meyers Photo" Written on back in pencil: "Meyers Photo Reproduction April 9, 1973" "Now Shortys Garage 1100 Block on West Spruce" Condition: Good.

Collection

Photograph Collection