National Register of Historic Places

Wadhams Gas Station

West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Listed
August 10, 2004
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
04000849

About this property

Wadham's Oil and Grease Company of Milwaukee was a chain of filling and service stations that operated in the early 20th century and was headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company's refinery was in Indiana. The company was headed by Harger W. Dodge, who assumed leadership from his father-in-law in 1916. Dodge saw the potential in offering a convenient way for automobile owners to fill their cars with gasoline. He built off-street filling stations with underground tanks for the gasoline and electric pumps to dispense it. Wadham's was purchased by Vacuum Oil Company in 1930. Vacuum Oil was then acquired by Socony, which later became Mobil.

Location

1647 S. 76th St.
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
43.01201, -88.00757

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Wadhams Gas Station listed on the National Register?

Wadhams Gas Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 2004.

What type of historic resource is Wadhams Gas Station?

Wadhams Gas Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Wadhams Gas Station?

The period of significance for Wadhams Gas Station is recorded as the industrial era.

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