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Former Sunray refinery history detailed

Created at 2 Jun · 2:45 AM1 source
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The former Sunray Corporation/Sun Oil Company/Tosco Corporation refinery operated from the 1920s to 1983, initially as an aviation fuel producer and later as a general oil refinery, once being a cornerstone of the local economy.

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Key Numbers

1920srefinery operation start
1947aviation fuel production end
1983general oil refinery operation end

Who's Involved

Sunray Corporation
former refinery operator
Sun Oil Company
former refinery operator
Tosco Corporation
former refinery operator
Former Sunray refinery history detailed

↳ Why This Matters

The history of a former oil refinery is detailed, highlighting its operational timeline and its past significance to the local economy. This information provides context on the industrial past of the site.

Key facts

  • The former Sunray Corporation/Sun Oil Company/Tosco Corporation refinery operated from the 1920s to 1983.
  • It initially produced aviation fuel from the 1920s until 1947.
  • It operated as a general oil refinery until 1983.
  • The refinery was once a cornerstone of the local economy.

The history of a former oil refinery is detailed, highlighting its operational timeline and its past significance to the local economy. This information provides context on the industrial past of the site.

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2 Jun · 2:39 AM
The former Sunray/Sun Oil/Tosco refinery operated from the 1920s to 1983, serving as an aviation fuel producer until 1947.
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