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Standard Oil Parking lot This is a black and white photograph of the north entrance to the Standard Oil parking lot. In the image a row of cars and motorcycles are visible alongside row of Standard Oil buildings in background. 1914 October 25, 2018
Main Gate and FIrst Aid Building 1990s This is a color photograph of the main gate building, parking lot and first aid building. The image is labeled on back "Main Gate + First Aid Building 1990s." Circa 1990 October 25, 2018
Ambulance Car Accident This is a black and white image of two cars, an ambulance and a car, following an accident. On the back is written, "1921 Ambulance Wrecked in 1923 remember when p2." 1923 October 25, 2018
Man Bowling in Suit Vest This is a black and white photograph of man throwing a bowling ball down a lane. Notes along the side of the image name the bowler as Jules Kocher, "Oldest Bowler." Unknown October 25, 2018
Standard Oil Co. Boiler House with Shops on Right This is a black and white photograph gifted to the Wood River Museum from the Wood River Library. On the back an attached note reads, "west view of #1 boiler house shops on right." Unknown October 25, 2018
Polypropene Unit This is a color photograph of polypropene units, it is labeled on back as the "P9 Units." Unknown October 25, 2018
Loading Racks This is a color photograph of the polypropene loading racks at Standard Oil Company in Wood River, Illinois. Unknown October 25, 2018
Polypropene Unit This is a color photograph of the polypropene, "P9 unit," as labeled on the back of the image. Unknown October 25, 2018
Postcard Standard Oil Office This is an un-mailed Postcard, with a sepia colored image of the "Standard Oil Refinery, Wood River Ill." On the back of the card noted " 1908 Van Dyke Circle Stills" "Pipe Stills Replaced These." Unknown October 25, 2018
Old North Loading Terminal Photograph This is a black and white photograph of the "Old North Loading Terminal" according to a handwritten label on the back of the image. Unknown October 25, 2018