LVSAV2010.058-photograph
code: LVSAV2010.058
Collection code:
LVSAV2010.058
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Description
8 black and white photographs depicting the retorts bench at Hopetoun Oil Works immediately prior to, during and after demolition, circa 1952, former property of George Reid, Manager of Hopetoun Oil Works at the time of the demolition George Reid (1889-1990), 17 Greendykes Road, Broxburn worked at: Oakbank Oil Works, 1908 to 1931, Evaporating Plant & Retort Shift Foreman; Oakbank Oil Works, 1932, Demolition Manager; Hopetoun Oil Works, 1932 to 1943, Relief Foreman & Foreman; Hopetoun Oil Works, 1943 to 1946, Manager; Hayscraig Quarry & Hopetoun Oil Works, 1949 to 1953, Manager & Demolition Manager; Roman Camp Oil Works, 1953 to 1959, Manager & Demolition Manager