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The story of Imperial Oil



1910


Delivering Polarine motor oil, the demand for which was growing rapidly. By 1910, there were about 6,000 cars in Canada. By 1920, there would be more than a quarter of a million.

1911


Imperial's warehouse in Vernon, B.C.

1912


An employee in the company's new head office building in Sarnia.

1913


A racing car promoting Polarine engine oil.

1914


Turner Valley, Alta., during its first short-lived oil boom.

1915


Female gas station attendants during the First World War.

1916


Readying asphalt for shipment in Montreal.

1917


The first issue of the Imperial Oil Review magazine, showing the company's head office building in Toronto, which was opened in 1916.

1918


A leading edge delivery truck supplies company products to customers.

1919


Imperial employees pack Christmas candles in Sarnia.

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