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Wisconsins historic taverns and breweries, coauthored with jim draeger, madison. For details, please contact the waupaca historical society or visit. Gas stations developed in the early 20th century to provide fuel and other carrelated products in a convenient location for the growing number of. The glory days of wisconsin gas stations by jim draeger. Gas stations developed in the early 20th century to provide fuel and other carrelated products in a convenient location for the growing number of automobile owners. Through a broad range of activities, the historical society seeks to recognize and preserve our local history. To link to the entire object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed the entire object, paste this html in website to link to this page, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this page, paste this html in website. Shop societyinspired home decor, jewelry, clothing, toys, and more. The glory days of wisconsin gas stations places along the way sazofi. The glory days of wisconsin gas stations and bottoms up. This book is also available as an ebook, available through most ebook vendors, including kobo. Has cstore, restaurant, restrooms, atm, pay at pump.

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Fullservice gas stations you know, the oldfashioned kind where an attendant fills up your tank for you and perhaps washes your windows used to be the norm. In promoting a greater appreciation of milwaukee countys heritage, the historical society hopes to develop a better. The glory days of wisconsin gas stations, a new book by jim draeger and mark speltz that traces the history of gas station architecture in the state. Fill er up provides a glimpse into the glory days of gas stations, when full service and free oil changes were the rule and the local station was a gathering place for neighbors. The companion volume to the wisconsin public television documentary of the same name, fill er up. The glory days of wisconsin gas stationsvisits 60 wisconsin gas stations that are still standing today and chronicles the history of these humble yet ubiquitous buildings. Jim draeger will present filler up the glory days of wisconsin gas stations on thursday at 6 p.

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