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Stop and Go: 1928
Submitted by Dave on Sat, 08/23/2008 - 1:15am.
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Washington, D.C., circa 1928. "Hedges & Middleton. Sullivan & Helan Co." Service station at Sixth Street and Rhode Island Avenue N.W. Note the traffic light with bottom lens labeled "GO." View full size. National Photo Co. glass negative.
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Rhode Island at Sixth
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 3:55pm.
Hasn't changed much. Click below to zoom.
Traffic Signal
Submitted by EdT on Sat, 08/23/2008 - 10:16pm.
FWIW, that is a Crouse Hinds TSV-11 'porthole' signal. The other indications would have been Red-STOP, Yellow-CAUTION and of course Green-GO.
Buffet Style
Submitted by Mr Mel on Sat, 08/23/2008 - 3:05pm.
I see signage for 3 different gasoline brands, Sinclair, Esso (now Exxon) and Texaco. Even at 25 cents a gallon, they gave you a choice. I assume that today's gasoline vendors have to sign an exclusive contract to get the stuff. Though it's not unusual now to see new-car dealers selling a half dozen different brands.
Okay I'll bite...
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Sat, 08/23/2008 - 10:02am.
What is a weed chain? A brand perhaps?
Wonderful things!
Submitted by DoninVa on Sat, 08/23/2008 - 8:42am.
Toot-An-Kum-In ... car culture embraces Egypt.
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