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AGE OF PROGRESS
POWELL'S AUTO-ELECTRIC SERVICE STATION
4627-33 S. WABASH AVE CHICAGO ILLINOIS
CHARLES S. DUKE - ARCHITECTURAL - ENGINEER

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MY FIRST BUILDING
BUILT UNDER MY SUPERVISION
1922
Photo by Woodard

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WILLIAM POWELL - Photo by Patton

Chicago Business Men
Stage Spectacular Parade

Exhibit No. 1

William J Powell, 4600 Wabash Ave., has had one of the best equipped and most thoroughly modern gas and oil filling stations in the city. Prompt service, uniform courtesy and the intelligent anticipation of the wants of patrons have won a splendid patronage from all.

One success frequently paves the way for another. On Aug. 23 Mr. Powell will open his newly constructed modern 150- car garage across the street from his filling station, at 4627 Wabash Ave. The building was designed by Charles Duke, architect. 

There is a large sales room in front containing a complete line of auto mobile accessories and radio supplies and adjoining is the electrical repair room under the supervision of [[?]] University of Illinois.

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'23, and Ambu Electrical institute, '24.  The vulcanizing shop will be in charge of R. A. Stallworth, and S. R. Samuels will assist Mr. Powell in the conduct of the garage. The filling station is managed by Lloyd Lewis.  The two establishments give employment to 12 men of our Race. Herman K. Barnett, attorney, 184 W. Washington St. represented Mr. Powell in all legal matters connected with the purchase and construction of the above properties, representing an investment of over $85,000.

Mr. Powell is a young man, 26 years of age. He finished Wendell Phillips high school, Chicago; graduated from the University of Illinois in '22 in electrical engineering;  served two years overseas as first lieutenant in the 317th engineers and 365th infantry.  He is affiliated with the Masonic lodge, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Royal Circle of Friends and the Berean Baptist church choir.

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