Welter filling station

Photograph

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Raupp Museum

Name/Title

Welter filling station

Entry/Object ID

1995.04.02.003

Description

Black and white print with white border. Image of a gas station building on the side of a road with a diamond shaped "curve" sign in the center foreground. Tall "standard service" sign on the right side of the image. Two service pumps in front of the building between brick columns. Station was owned by Frank Welter. Ink inscription on the reverse: Rt. 1 Prairie View Frank Welter 1930." Accompanying archivist note indicates: "Frank Welter's Standard Oil filling station, c. 1933; Route 83, north of Lake Cook line; operated it for approx. 8 years"

Made/Created

Date made

1930 - 1933

Place

Location

Welter filling station; Prairie View, IL

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Welter, Frank