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Amoco Tank Wagon

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Amoco Tank Wagon

Category

Transportation

Classification

CHENHALL - Distribution & Transportation Objects - Land Transportation T&E - Animal-Powered Vehicles - Wagon - Tank Wagon

Object Origin
Producer:

Amoco Oil

Date Built:

c. 1912

Date Restored:

1989

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Two (2)-seat wagon with cylindrical tank body on four (4) wheels. Body and cab are painted dark green with white stripe details. Cab has a black cushioned seat, open in front and with a large overhang above. Body of tank is directly behind cab, and has a rectangular storage compartment at the back. Wheels, axels, and equipment for horses are painted red with black details. Painted logos on sides and back of body are done in a window display style...

Materials:

metal

wood

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 8 ft 10 in, Width: 77 in, Depth: 12 ft 10 in

Credit

Donated by AMOCO Corporation courtesy of the Blaustein family, 1991.9

Display Status

On Exhibit

Amoco Tank Wagon

About: Amoco Tank Wagon

About: Amoco Tank Wagon

In the early days of automobiles, gasoline was delivered by horse-drawn tankers. This 1,000-gallon tanker has several compartments and delivered both gasoline for cars and kerosene for home use. It operated in the Baltimore area around 1917. By then, there were nearly 6 million motor vehicles on American roads. This wagon was part of the American Oil Company (Amoco) fleet.

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