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American Garage in Niles in 1931. Original, vintage. Pictured from left to right: Ed Leal, Joe Nascimento, Tino Arias, Egizza DiGuilio, Salvatore DiGuilio, child on top of car, Ed Leal Jr., and Louis DiGuilio Salvador and Egizza Di Guilio started the American Garage and Auto Supply at G and First Streets in 1925, and Salvador's son Louis took over in 1926. This photograph was taken in 1931 when the price of gas on the sign read '15 cents per gallon, 7 gallons per dollar.' In 1940 a new business, Di Guilio Furniture, was annouced at '751 Main St., Niles, between the American Garage and Florence Restaurant.' The telephone number was Niles 67.
Alameda County (Calif.)--History California--History Local history Store buildings Mercantile buildings
Place
Niles (Calif.)
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Washington Township Museum of Local History California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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