While these bones are too fragmentary and incomplete to be assigned to a specific genus, they almost certainly belonged to a hadrosaur duckbilled dinosaur closely related to edmontosaurus. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. During september 1919, harry sinclair restructured sinclair oil and refining corporation, sinclair gulf corporation, and 26 other related entities into sinclair consolidated oil corporation. These vintage signs, lightup clocks and thermometers add color and fun to your retro decor or petroliana collection. California only had one sinclair dinosaur, a colorfully painted relic probably from a former service station that originally was located at a shoe biz store in san francisco. A little over 30 years later, he traveled to new york for the 19641965 worlds fair, however, this time he was paired with stateoftheart animatronics. The largest promotional event for sinclair was in 1964. Sinclair on may 1, 1916, as the sinclair oil and refining corporation by combining the assets of 11 small petroleum companies. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Communities invited to celebrate with the sinclair oil dino. Jun 25, 2012 this is a digital transfer of hi8 tape i shop in 1991 of three james e. Peruser dinosaurs toys 12pack 5 to 7 realistic dinosaur figures with dinosaur book, kids and toddlers great gift set, birthday present, or party favor.
In 1932, this new entity was renamed consolidated oil corporation. History of the sinclair oil dinosaur world history. Start your own sinclair collection with everything from apparel to toys, from glassware to soap. Dodsworth sinclair lewis the albatross modern continental. A lifesize dino appeared in the century of progress chicago worlds fair in 19331934, along with. Little america travel center in little america, wyoming. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. See more ideas about old gas stations, gas station and vintage signs. Sinclair dinosaur exhibit diorama don gluts dinosaurs. Sep 23, 2017 in 1933 1934, he appeared in the century of progress chicago worlds fair.
Nov, 20 mail of the sinclair oil company from 1934 through 1968 utilized postage meters with illustrated advertising slugs which included the likeness of a dinosaur. Sinclair dinosaur for sale gas antique collectibles. The sinclair oil dinosaur gas station in south dakota. The elderly members of the dml grew up with the allen paintings in the books by carroll lane fenton, but the best image of all, i think, is seldom seen but is reproduced here. Last 16th lot of 10 sinclair gas station vintage dinosaur book monster. Sinclairs advertising writers first had the idea to use dinosaurs in sinclair marketing back in 1930. Take to the highway in twentytwo states in the west and midwest and youll discover stations and convenience stores proudly displaying the sinclair dinosaur, sure sign of the finest petroleum products.
Dino sinclair celebrate a giant in the american oil industry with our line of sinclair dino gasoline wall decor and merchandise. This wasnt the first time a dinosaurs head has been stolen, but, in an odd. Sinclair oil corporation is an american petroleum corporation, founded by harry f. The sinclair dinosaur exhibit has been built by the sinclair refining company at the 1933 chicago worlds fair and is the first attempt to recreate outofdoors a portion of the earths surface as it existed 100 million years ago. The large square painting was used on the cover of the book. The corporations logo features the silhouette of a large green dinosaur. Home roadside attractions blog nebraska sinclair dinosaur in thedford, nebraska if youre taking a road trip and pass a sinclair gas station it is required that you slow the car down to a crawl and carefully observe the property to see if there is an elusive dinosaur statue on site. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. And theres a sinclair dinosaur hanging out on the grounds. For both worlds fairs, the sinclair dinosaur was accompanied by other dinosaur models. The exciting world of dinosaurs, sinclair dinoland, new york worlds fair 196465. All items i sell are cleaned and stored in sanitized condition.
Guide to the century of progress international exposition. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Make offer sinclair dinosaur dinoland gas station giveaway bank figure very nice cond. Magazine type book published by sinclair oil company. It would take a team of paleontologists, engineers, and robotic experts three years to prepare them for the 125mile boat ride down the hudson river to the events coveted. Browse sinclair dinosaur available for purchase right now. Get the best deal for original sinclair advertising from the largest online selection at. Four years later, even more visitors marvelled at an improved 70foot dinosaur in sinclairs dinoland pavilion at the 19391940 new york worlds fair. Sinclair dino gasoline logo distresses denim hat cap dinosaur racing gas fuel. The mystery of the missing brontosaurus head science. A lifesize dino appeared in the century of progress chicago worlds fair in 1933 1934, along with several other dinosaurs built by p. The sinclair dinosaur book paperback january 1, 1934 by barnum brown author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Sinclair oil built a dinosaurland for the worlds fair, ran. Originally a new york corporation, sinclair oil reincorporated in wyoming in 1976. The sparse dinosaur fossils discovered in tennessee date to about 75 million years ago, just ten million years before the kt extinction event. Im not even sure he was an actual sinclair dinosaur, but he had resided at the store on haight street since 1975, often changing colors and declaring that no one sit on him. The first sinclair brontosaurus trademark made its debut in chicago as an exhibit during the 19331934 century of progress worlds fair. Fr rare dinosaur identification book from the mid 1930s promotional item given away at sinclair gas. Little america travel center in little america, wyoming silly america. Twentieth anniversary and worlds fair souvenir book. Carolina south dakota tennessee texas utah virginia washington wisconsin wyoming. However, the company is probably best known for its corporate logo, an apatosaurus dinosaur, which has been in use since the 1930s. I live alone and sanitize my hands before handling anything and packages are put in my mailbox or taken directly to the post office. I first found this sinclair dinosaur at an i90 gas station in south dakota on my way to mount rushmore. The first sinclair dinosaurs appeared in 1930, when the company was trying to promote its new wellsville, pennsylvania, lubricants, which were derived from crude oil that had been forming since the mesozoic era, the 180millionyearlong period. Dinosaur book sinclair petroleum oil gas station premium vintage.
Century of progress international exposition 19331934. Another one of sinclair s famous free dinosaur promos, this ones packed with great paintings on every page. Sinclair dinosaur in thedford, nebraska silly america. Dino pronounced dyeno became so popular that sinclair registered him as a trademark in 1932. Allen also created some dinosaur sculptures for the amnh. I just had to give him a big wet sloppy kiss and a hug. May 27, 2017 very cool dino dinosaur made of cast aluminum. Although now named by science as an apatosaurus, sinclair dinosaurs have also found homes in both fresno and fairfield. The sinclair dinosaur exhibit drew large crowds once again at the 1936 texas centennial exposition. Sep 18, 2008 in 1933, a popular dinosaur exhibit at the 1933 chicago worlds fair was sponsored by sinclair oil corporation. Mar 18, 2012 todays gallery showcases the complete 1967 booklet sinclair and the exciting world of dinosaurs.
Each month has a theme, and aprils theme is dinosaurs. Along with the texaco star, the shell scallop, and the mobil flying horse, the sinclair dinosaur is one of the most identifiable symbols in petroliana. A field guide to gas stations in texas texas historical commission. Little america travel center in little america, wyoming has a hotel, fuel center, souvenir shop, deli and grill, and 75cent ice cream advertised for miles.
The sinclair oil dinosaur at a gas station in south dakota. The image of dino the sinclair dinosaur as the company logo was used to indicate the age of the raw materials used to make their oil and gas products. In 1975, the sinclair dinosaur balloon was so popular he became an honorary member of the museum of natural history. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. In 2018, sinclair introduced a trio of brandnew baby dinos who will accompany. Sinclairs gas stations from the 1930s featured stuccoed exterior and.
Jul 5, 2015 my first job was at a full service sinclair gas station in maple grove, mn. This wyoming road trip stop is the thing to do in wyoming on a road trip through the state. I could find very little information on this particular book, but it appears it may have been published as part of sinclair oils 1964 world fair exhibit. The sinclair dinosaur statue type shown below and on the next pages was originally produced by international fiberglass in the mid1960s. New listing vtg american museum sinclair dinosaur expedition gasoline memorabilia flyer 1934. Feb 10, 20 sinclair dinoland at randhurst mall, mount prospect, ill. Sinclair dinosaur book 1934dino identification bookpromo itemfr. Sinclair has been popular with petroliana collectors for decades. Sinclair became well known for several reasons, including the companys reliance on crude from american oil fields and founder harry sinclairs implication in the teapot dome scandal of the 1920s. This big green dinosaur can be found at some of the sinclair gas stations throughout the united states. Lot of 2 vintage sinclair gasoline inflatable blowup dinosaurs. Administration contracts relating to sinclair refining company ozark equipment.
They were commissioned for the sinclair dinosaur book which was published in 1934. Alen, who was known for creating lifelike papiermache animals for motion pictures. And in 1935, sinclair issued stamp books that could be filled with dino stamps given out weekly at the sinclair service stations. Sinclair dinosaur exhibit diorama this approximately 4. Its the cover of the booklet, a masterpiece of oldschool dinosaur art. According steve dashew, the founder of international fiberglass, he had hoped that sinclair would be interested in marketing the dinosaur statues in a big way. A lifesize dino appeared in the century of progress chicago worlds fair in 19331934, along with several other dinosaurs built by p.
They were promoting lubricants refined from crude oil believed to. Daddy ran a sinclair station in east ridge tn in early gas service, old gas. The show, about a family of anthropomorphic dinosaurs portrayed by puppets, was produced by michael jacobs productions and jim henson television in association with walt disney television and distributed by buena vista international, inc. Unfollow sinclair dinosaur to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Prextex realistic looking 7 dinosaurs pack of 12 large plastic assorted dinosaur figures with dinosaur book. Sinclair dinosaur exhibit at the century of progress. Newspaper articles about sinclair oils worlds fair exhibit.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Jun 05, 2014 dinosaurs and mathematics do not seem like an obvious pair, but for professor robert sinclair and his mathematical biology unit, they are a logical match. Little america was named for admiral richard byrds 1929 base camp in antarctica, and has provided a refuge to travelers since 1934. Fun job and learned a lot see more ideas about gas station, old gas stations and gas pumps. Kids listen to a story and then do a related craft or game. Vintage 1930s sinclair oil gas original dino dinosaur worlds fair. Dec 22, 2016 the sinclair oil company already using a dinosaur as their mascot hired jonas to design a group of dinosaurs for display at the 1964 worlds fair in new york. High quality sinclair dinosaur gifts and merchandise. Sinclair dinosaur postage meters part 1 the mesozoic times. Although when i stopped by, the top of her head was uncovered, the fairfield dinosaur has been known to occasionally wear a hat in order to keep the sun out of her face, while over in fresno, there are actually four sinclair dinosaurs at four separate stations, one even.
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