Egan’s Corner Site Plan
A site plan is a vital part of any construction project. Many municipalities require one to apply for a permit. While you can definitely have a site plan drawn up by an architect or engineer, you can also make one yourself. I’m starting with a bird’s eye view from my counties GIS map. This can…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What is Petroliana?
Petroliana is a term used to describe a collecting area focused primarily gas stations. One of the most popular types of Petroliana are the iconic signs that drew the eye of weary travelers. This area of collecting has also spawned an entire industry of reproduction items for those seeking to restore their finds. Gas Pump…
Phillips 66
Founded in 1917, Phillips 66 began as the Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The first Phillips 66 service station opened in 1927 in Wichita, Kansas which still stands today, preserved by the local historical society. Logos 1927 – 1920 This first logo appeared in late 1927, around the time Phillips 66 opened their first…