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Loading Rack Washhouse during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery This photograph shows the construction of the loading rack washhouse. This photograph is from a series of photos taken during 1917-1918 construction of the Wood River Oil Refinery. 1917-1918 August 15, 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
Loading racks during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery This photograph shows the construction of loading racks, which are nearly complete except for railings. This photograph is from a series of photos taken during 1917-1918 construction of the Wood River Oil Refinery. 1917-1918 August 15, 2018
Machine Shop and Warehouse during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery This photograph shows the machine shop and warehouse. This photograph is from a series of photos taken during 1917-1918 construction of the Wood River Oil Refinery. 1917-1918 August 15, 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
Main Wash House during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery This photograph shows the construction of the main wash house. This photograph is from a series of photos taken during 1917-1918 construction of the Wood River Oil Refinery. 1917-1918 August 15, 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
Man Presenting Behind a Table with Amoco Sign in Background This is a black and white photograph of a man presenting with others seated at the rectangular table. Onlookers are visible in the foreground. A Wood River Refinery Amoco sign is visible behind the speaker. An attached note on the front reads, "Jesse Ducommon VP, Louis Butterworth, W.I. Jolley." 1957 October 30, 2018
Man Sub Surface Traps Discussion Photograph This is a black and white photograph of a man giving a talk about sub surface traps of oil as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Standard Oil at Wood River. 1957 October 25, 2018
Man Working in Standard Oil Company Lab This is a black and white photograph of a man standing, working with lab equipment. On the back of the image man is named as "Lyn Perry." Unknown October 25, 2018