Folder 12: Closing of

Francis M. "Red" Barrom owner of the Shell Station on 49th and Hampton, decided to close the station that he owned for thirty-three years, due to a conflict of interest with the Shell Oil Company. Barrom plans to work as a chief magistrate for the city of Norfolk.

Red Barrom at the register of the Shell Service Station in which he has owned for thirty-three years.

Guests at the party honoring Red Barrom.

Cake from Rogers Hall honoring Barrom for his thirty-three years of service.

Red Barrom with Rogers Hall residents holding the cake honoring him.

Red Barrom with a sign wishing him good luck and best of wishes.