What’s that building? Pure Oil Company gas stations

By Sasha-Ann Simons
CHICAGO SKYLINE
This is a view of Chicago's downtown skyline taken on Nov. 11, 1949. The buildings are from left: the Sheraton Hotel, the Wrigley Building, Lincoln Tower, Pure Oil Building and the London Guarantee Building. Wacker Drive is seen to the right of the Chicago River. stf / AP Photo
CHICAGO SKYLINE
This is a view of Chicago's downtown skyline taken on Nov. 11, 1949. The buildings are from left: the Sheraton Hotel, the Wrigley Building, Lincoln Tower, Pure Oil Building and the London Guarantee Building. Wacker Drive is seen to the right of the Chicago River. stf / AP Photo

What’s that building? Pure Oil Company gas stations

By Sasha-Ann Simons
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