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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
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
Stamped Postcard Standard Oil Office This is a black and white postcard, of the front and left side of the Main Office building. The bottom left corner of the image on the postcard is labeled "Standard Oil Office, Wood River Ill." Written on the back, "Mon - 19, Dear Aunt Effie: Would you please bring Helen's and my 'wedgies' [unintelligble] when you come Weds? Please thats all now. See you Weds Love, Caral." This postcard is addressed to "Miss E.H. MarKey 756 N 75th St. E. St. Louis, Illinois" and is stamped with a "1 cent George Washington United States Postage Stamp" The post office stamp reads, "Bettendorf IOWA June 19 1:30 PM 1939." June 19, 1939 October 24, 2018
Staff House during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery This photograph shows the staff 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
Staff House during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery This photograph shows the staff 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
Staff House during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery This photograph shows the staff 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
St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. Twin Stacks and Plant This photograph shows both smoke stacks at the plant of the St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. The photograph was taken around the 1910s or 1920s. circa 1910s-1920s March 21, 2019
St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. Slag Pots This photograph shows slag pots at the St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. This photograph was taken around the 1910s or 1920s. circa 1910s-1920s March 21, 2019
St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. Scotch Hearth and Workers This photograph shows a front view of the Scotch Hearth at the St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. Two men are standing in view of the photographer. This photograph was taken around the 1910s or 1920s. circa 1910s-1920s March 21, 2019
St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. Rail Transport This photograph shows the rail transport machine moving materials at the St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. Two men are riding the machine and one stands to the side. This photograph was taken around the 1910s to the 1920s. circa 1910s-1920s March 21, 2019