Ed Klein of Route 66 World is the owner of Spencer Station which is located on an original stetch of Route 66 in Miller Missouri. Follow Spencer Station Visiting Spencer Station Spencer Station, located near Miller, MO, is a must see destination on old Route 66. Aside from the station, you can also visit Spencer…
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…
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…
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…
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…
