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 to see old stations like this being restored!
A Collection of Missouri Stations These photos come from various historical archives and may not have current locations or still be standing. I would love to track down some of them if they are still standing and show current pictures as well. Midway Gas Station Exterior view of gas station on unknown highway in Livingston…
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…
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…
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…
The Merchandising Magazine For One Stop Stations This magazine, published in March of 1937, was published by The Irving-Cloud Publishing Co., Chicago, IL. Despite being published monthly, this is the only issue I have found so far. If I come across any others, I will certainly upload them. You can read the whole article via…
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…
