National Refining Time Line

1890

General offices, 47 and 48 Wade Building, Cleveland, Ohio
Refinery at Bessemer Ave and Atlantic, Cleveland

President J. I. Lamprecht


Frank B. Fretter started the "National News and Oil Trade Journal", which is credited with being the second oldest company newsletter in the industry.


Started using these trademarks.


Trademark #19,324 was in use since February 13, 1890. It is usually printed, stamped, stenciled or otherwise marked on the heads of barrels containing stove gasoline, and also on letters, circulars and advertisements.


Trademark #61,055 was in use since February 13, 1890. Was displayed on barrels, boxes and other packages containing stove-gasolene.


Trademark #63,369 was in use since February 13, 1890. Was displayed on barrels, boxes and other packages containing gasolene.

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