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Spanish Style Gas Stations
This category is called “Spanish” style, but I am always loose in definitions of architecture, so this may encompass stations with a decidedly “stucco” vibe more than anything. If I’m feeling Spanish-y, it goes here. Includes Mission, Mediterranean, Spanish Revival, and all sorts. Associated Oil Company Service Station Circa 1930s Photo from: Santa Cruz Public…
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Clear Vision Pump Co. Advertisements Through the Years
1918 Clear Vision Pump Co. advertisement Article from Sep 28, 1918 The Price Current (Wichita, Kansas) undefined Clear Vision Pump Co First Installs in 1918 Article from Apr 9, 1918 The Wichita Eagle (Wichita, Kansas) undefined 1919 Clear Vision Pump Co offering 10 gallon clear vision pumps Article from Sep 27, 1919 The Wichita Beacon…
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The Clear Vision Pump Co.
Wichita, KS Established as Crouse Pump Co. in 1910, Emory Crouse developed a glass bowl dispenser for gas pumps. By 1917, Crouse employed several men to build the pumps and the business expanded quickly. In 1920, The Clear Vision Pump Co. moved into a new building on East Harry Street and employed two hundred men….
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Western Oil Pump & Tank Co.
St. Louis, Missouri In operation from 1904 to 1931, Western Oil Pump & Tank Co. was founded by Albert Wichman. In 1915, Albert passed away at the age of 80. Henry J Wichman, Albert’s son, took over as president of Western Oil for the remaining years. In 1931, Western Oil closed their doors for good,…