Great River Road, 2016

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1950s Exterior Photograph of P2 Units This is a black and white photograph of the exterior of the P2 units at the Wood River refinery. This picture was taken of the P2 Units view of the crude processing unit and shows the condensing bones for condensing overhead streams from the bubble towers. Unknown November 13, 2018
Water Treatment Plant Aerial Photograph This is a black and white aerial photograph of three water holding tanks. The tanks are located at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Unknown November 12, 2018
1990s Junior Achievement Award Presentation This is a color photograph 2 men, one woman, on back " Un Lin, Geo Preston present Pat Clossner Junior Achievement Check" Amoco contributed the funds for the award. Unknown November 12, 2018
Tree Planting Beautification Campaign in Wood River This is a sepia photograph "Planting Locust Trees along Madison Ave" on back. Likely part of Standard Oil Co. beautification campaign of Wood River, Il. Unknown November 12, 2018
Outdoor Group Photograph of Men and Women This is a black and white group photograph of 25 men and women standing outdoors, they are likely Standard Oil employees. Unknown November 12, 2018
Group Photograph of Wood River Volunteer Fire Department This is a group photograph of people in attendance at retirement party, attached to the back is a photograph of the Wood River, IL Volunteer Fire Department, the chief of the fire department is from Standard Oil. Unknown November 12, 2018
Standard Oil "Community Leader" Article This is an article written by the Wood River museum, illustrating community outreach programs by Standard Oil in the 20th century. Unknown November 12, 2018
Wood River Welcome Sign Outdoor Photograph This is a color photograph of "Welcome to Wood River 'Progressing on' in the Spirit of Lewis and Clark." There is a blue star memorial highway sign located next toe the welcome sign. The city water tower is located in the background of the image. "The Community leader" is written on the back of the image. The sign was believed to have been donated to the community by Standard Oil. Unknown November 8, 2018
Group Photograph of Standard Oil Red Crown Marching Band Playing This is a black and white photograph of Red Crown Marching Band playing instruments. On the back labeled as "donated 3-87 Wood River Public Library." Unknown November 8, 2018
Group Photograph of Standard Oil Red Crown Marching Band This is a black and white photograph of the Red Crown Marching Band, on the back it is labeled, "donated 3-87 Wood River Public Library." Unknown November 8, 2018