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Mon Mar 07 2011 01:00 PM
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I came across this article regarding a neat double sided porcelain sign over the weekend in Utah. It was the top seller at a Petroliana sale held last August. It is of a Washington Chief gasoline sign. It sold for $20,900. Image courtesy of Matthews of Auctions of Nokomis IL. Can anyone tell me anything of this company? What years were they in operation? Thanks TONY 
Last edited by Woodys Rod Shop; Mon Mar 07 2011 03:25 PM.
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WASATCH OIL CO., SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH:
Wasatch was a Salt Lake City based collection of refining and marketing companies that branded stations under the Wasatch trademark in Utah, and various "Chief" brands representative of the state name in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Phillips purchased Wasatch in 1947 and stations were rebranded Phillips 66 at that time. Golden Eagle stations in California, originally associated with Wasatch, were sold off as independents and continued to operate as early as self-service discounters until purchased by Ultramar.
The sign shown was used during the 1930's.
Info taken from Book entitled "Guide to Gasoline Logos" by Henderson & Benjamin.
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WASATCH OIL CO., SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH:
Wasatch was a Salt Lake City based collection of refining and marketing companies that branded stations under the Wasatch trademark in Utah, and various "Chief" brands representative of the state name in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Phillips purchased Wasatch in 1947 and stations were rebranded Phillips 66 at that time. Golden Eagle stations in California, originally associated with Wasatch, were sold off as independents and continued to operate as early as self-service discounters until purchased by Ultramar.
The sign shown was used during the 1930's.
Info taken from Book entitled "Guide to Gasoline Logos" by Henderson & Benjamin. It's worthwhile information like this that keeps me visiting here ! Thank you American Garage ..... Ed Shaver
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