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A Trip Through Wood River Refinery Pamphlet |
This pamphlet was produced by the Standard Oil Company at Wood River and was used as a resource during tours through the refinery. This pamphlet includes many pictures of equipment in the refinery, a flow chart, and a map. The pamphlet also explains the significance of the different units and goes through the refining process. |
April 1954 |
November 15, 2018 |
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Abandoned coal washer site |
East end ruins of old dam in Judy creek below coal washer site. Water used for washing coal. |
February 17, 1990 |
December 8, 2016 |
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Administration and Engineering Group Photograph |
This is a black and white photograph of the administration and engineering employees of the Standard Oil Refinery. |
Unknown |
November 13, 2018 |
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Aerial View of Owens-Illinois Glass Factory |
Aerial view of Owens-Illinois Glass Factory featuring several buildings. |
Unknown |
November 15, 2016 |
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Aerial View of Owens-Illinois Glass Factory, Alton, and Mississippi River |
Aerial photograph of Owens-Illinois Glass Factory and the Mississippi River during the Mississippi Flood in 1973. |
April 6, 1973 |
November 15, 2016 |
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Agitator pumphouse during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery |
This photograph shows the construction of the agitator pumphouse foundations. The chemical tank supports are in the background. This photograph is from a series of photos taken during 1917-1918 construction of the Wood River Oil Refinery. |
1917-1918 |
August 15, 2018 |
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Agitators #1 and #2 during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery |
This photograph shows the construction of agitators #1 and #2, with the cone and first ring up. This photograph is from a series of photos taken during 1917-1918 construction of the Wood River Oil Refinery. |
1917-1918 |
August 15, 2018 |
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Air compressor in the engine room |
Engine room in the Glen Carbon Coal mines. The machine is an air compressor that was used to push air down into the mine shafts. |
Unknown |
December 8, 2016 |
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Almost complete construction of Agitators #1 and #2 during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery |
This photograph shows the almost completed construction of agitators #1 and #2. The base is still open. This photograph is from a series of photos taken during 1917-1918 construction of the Wood River Oil Refinery. |
1917-1918 |
August 15, 2018 |
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Almost complete construction of Agitators #1 and #2 during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery |
This photograph shows the almost completed construction of agitators #1 and #2. This photograph is from a series of photos taken during 1917-1918 construction of the Wood River Oil Refinery. |
1917-1918 |
August 15, 2018 |
