Stockton California 1910 Wallace Bros Garage Billhead 10 x 7.5

This 1910 billhead from Wallace Bros Garage documents early automotive service and fuel transactions during the formative years of the motor age in California.

As automobiles became more common in the early twentieth century, garages like Wallace Bros operated as essential service hubs, providing gasoline, lubricants, repairs, and mechanical support. Businesses with multiple locations, such as those listed in Stockton and San Jose, reflect the growing regional demand for automotive infrastructure and the transition from horse-drawn to motorized transport.

The document features a printed Wallace Bros Garage header with locations in San Jose and Stockton, followed by a detailed handwritten ledger of charges. Entries include gallons of gasoline, quarts of cylinder oil, and various repair and maintenance notes, offering a granular look at early vehicle upkeep. The structured column layout organizes charges and credits, while the handwriting captures the day-to-day operational record of a working garage.

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