Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Postcard, Picture |
Collection |
Oil Museum of Canada Collection |
Catalog Number |
OMC 2021.013.001 |
Title |
Shell Gas Station |
Date |
ca. 1930s |
Description |
Black and white picture postcard of Shell gas station in London, Ontario. The photo is a night scene with lights on outside the building. Four gas pumps are on an island in front of the gas station. A large Shell logo sign is hanging from a support in front. The garage section of the gas station has four bays. A black car is visible in front of the garage on left side. The postcard is unused. |
Provenance |
In 1833, Marcus Samuel expanded his business by adding seashells to his antiquities. The demand was so great that he began importing seashells from the Far East, laying the foundations for an import-export business. His sons took over the business and in the 1880s they became interested in the oil exporting business, which grew into one of the world's leading energy companies, Shell. |
Print Size |
14cm x 9cm |
Search Terms |
Garage Gas Pump Gas Stations Gasoline Lighting Petroliana Postcard Shell Shell Oil Sign |
Place |
London, Ontario |