Art Deco Gas Stations (California)
View of Art Deco style service station (Calmos Auto Service, 4982 Hollywood Boulevard); shows two gas pump bays extending right and left from small domed building, four automobiles at gas pumps. Mechanics working on three automobiles at right adjacent to service bays; coveralls of one mechanic shows name, “Calmos No. 1 Service”; sculptured poles decorate tops of gas station and service bay buildings; ca. 1924.
[Calmos Auto Service Station, Los Angeles]. N.p., 1924. Print.
Front view of Calpet service station (Wilshire Boulevard?). Shows Art Deco Zig-zag decorative tile trim on dome (center) and on four service bays (right and left); men in attendant uniforms pose at each bay, two women wearing pantaloons, blouse, sash and boots, pose center front holding balloons. Los Angeles; ca. 1920.
[Calpet Service Station, Los Angeles]. N.p., 1920. Print.
Calpet Service Station (Wilshire Boulevard?). Shows gasoline pumps at center, Art Deco Zig-zag tile trim, wrought iron grill gate (center distance). Two women pose wearing pantaloons, blouses, sashes and boots; woman on right holds gasoline hose; woman on left holds an oil can; Los Angeles; ca. 1920.
[Calpet Service Station, Los Angeles]. N.p., 1920. Print.
“Scale 1/4″=1′. 10-8-26, J.W.H.” Shows drawing for Calpet Service Station, Wilshire Blvd.
Shows building with tower, Foster and Kleiser billboard in background. Mott no. 157 refers to stock photographs. Architect: Will J. Meyer.
