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This photo is a little bit newer than the "soap box derby" photo that I posted a while back,but this is the same station,now is a Pizza King. This sign was found in this building [in the late '70s] by the owner who was cleaning it out and had thrown it in his dump truck ,My grandpa stopped and got it out and gave it to my dad who has since gave it to me.DATED 1949
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Thanks ejw,packrat,clockman,stones,and manikin!
My Dad had an Esso station when I was a kid. This building kinda reminds me of it... Thanks for sharing!
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There are a lot of collectables on & around that building, if only...........
I have a tire sign dated 1949 that came out of this building when they were cleaning it out,will post it later. Thanks walksoftly and scott!!
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