Visible Gasoline Pump and Service Station outside S.W. Raymond Auto Sales, Adrian, Michigan, 1915-1929
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Artifact Overview
This 1920s photograph shows Samuel Raymond's gasoline station on Main Street in Adrian, Michigan. Drivers stopped along the curb to use this street side station. Gas, oil, and water were available. At times, cars lined the street waiting for service. The station was moved to The Henry Ford in 1930 when the street was widened.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1915-1929
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
53.151.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Harold F. Raymond.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 2.813 in
Width: 4.563 in
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