Call NumberZ-15305CreatorMile High Photo Company.Date1930-1940SummaryView of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign consists of a narrow skirt with vertical uprights. Electric lights are mounted on top of, and pointed at the sign. The Standard Oil of Indiana sign has a shield with a crown surrounded by the words: "Standard Red Crown." Text reads: "It's New" "The Better Gasoline." Lettering in the corner reads: "Standard Oil Company (Indiana)" and "no.A.D.4350."Physical Description1 photographic print ; 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 in.) mounted on linen.Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectAlden Sign Co.--ProductsStandard Oil Company (Indiana)--Public relationsDenver (Colo.)BillboardsFuel tradeLogos.Geographic AreaDenver (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR711015305Type of MaterialPhotographic printsOriginal Material Found in CollectionEarl Stiegelmeyer collection of sign memorabilia and billboards.NotesPhotographs from the Earl Stiegelmeyer collection of sign memorabilia, billboard designers unknown. Title supplied. R7110153050DonorMark Oatis; May 2002 (gift)
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