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ICF Brand Comparison
While we’re in the planning phase of building Egan’s Corner here in Rogersville, I wanted to do some more research on different brands of ICF, or Insulated Concrete Forms. There are now a number of brands available, even some that you can pick up at your local big box store! I’m definitely going into this…
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Ads from the Early Days of Phillips 66
Originally published in The Wichita Eagle, these ads show a fun insight into the early days of Phillips 66 first stations. Phillips 66 1927 ad Article from Nov 24, 1927 The Wichita Eagle (Wichita, Kansas) Phillips 66 1927 ad Article from Nov 19, 1927 The Wichita Eagle (Wichita, Kansas) Phillips 66 Second station 1928 ad…
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Gary Goudie Restores Knoxville Service Station
Located at 302 E. Main St in Knoxville, Illinois, this service station has been brought back to life by the hard work of Gary Goudie and the community. A museum of sorts, the building has been faithfully restored, the front being inspired by a 1924 photo of the original People’s Oil Company. We’re so pleased…
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Station Styles
Tudor Cottage Popularized by Phillips 66 in the 20s and 30s, many companies adopted the Tudor style for their service stations. Ice Box In the 50s and 60s, gas stations took a more modern approach with sharp angles and, frankly, wild awnings. Mission Another popular station design took influence from old Spanish missions, featuring large…