Matt Balmer and tank
Photograph
Matt Balmer standing next to a cylindrical tank that was discovered when excavators were improving Center Street, circa 2006. A rectangular hole has been cut in the tank. Behind Mayor Balmer is the Main St. intersection with Beery field at the right.
This image was featured as History Mystery #97 with the text: Excavation for the new and improved Center Street in Douglas uncovered this historical artifact. Mayor Matt Balmer (pictured) reported that it probably was at one time a heating fuel or gasoline storage tank. Who owned it and the age remains a mystery. It was quite sturdy and half full of water.

2023.10.341
Digital scan
Balmer, MattCenter Street
Transportation: highway and road infrastructure
Winthers, Sally
2023.10
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These photos were published by Jack Sheridan for Commercial Record "History Mystery" features.
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These image(s) were copied from the SDHC photo blog [or the Jack Sheridan drive if that was a superior version] in preparation for updating the SDHC website in 2023.
11/04/2023
03/31/2024