Gas tank for 'hydro-gas' from Multnomah County Fuel Company
Title
Gas tank for 'hydro-gas' from Multnomah County Fuel Company
Description
Black and white image of a gas tank in a field. The tank is being filled by a railroad tank car while three men stand by and watch. Signs on the tank promise 'Happier living beyond the gas line with Hydro-Gas for cooking, heating, lighting, refrigeration, hot water. The Multnomah Fuel Co., Portland, Oregon.' A large barn is in the background. This image is part of the Herbert McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer for many years, and he also collected other photographers work which depicted daily life in the area.
Date Created
circa 1940s
Subject
Petroleum as fuel
Advertising
Economic History
Medium
gelatin silver negatives
Identifier
WCMpic_014409
Rights
Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.
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Source
Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum
Type
Still Image