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The Penn Oil Company in Georgetown: A Look Back to 1920-21

Published May 8, 2013

Take a look back at the Penn Oil Company in Georgetown and its gas station at 27th and Q Street. This photo was taken in 1920 or 1921 and has become a piece of history.

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This photo was taken in 1920 or 1921. It shows the old Penn Oil Company, located on Q Street in Georgetown. Ads of the day had a gas station at 27th and Q St.

Penn Oil Company on Q Street

Posted in Faces & Places of Yesterday

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