Sinclair Oil is an American petroleum corporation, founded by Harry F. Sinclair on
May 1, 1916, as Sinclair Oil & Refining Corporation, by combining the assets
of eleven small petroleum companies. Originally a New York corporation, Sinclair
Oil was reincorporated in Wyoming in 1976. The corporation's logo features the
silhouette of a large green dinosaur.
Sinclair the company has a long
history of being a fixture on American roads (and briefly in other countries)
with its dinosaur logo and mascot, an apatosaurus (Brontosaurus). Harry Sinclair
as an oilman holds a very famous place in the political history of the U.S.A.
through his deep involvement in the Teapot Dome Scandal of 1920-1922, which
stained the administration of President Warren G. Harding even though Harding
himself was not involved in the illegal oil leases in Wyoming.
Founded May 1, 1916
Headquarters Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Peter M. Johnson,
President
Industry Oil and Gasoline
Website www.sinclairoil.com |
