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 PDF or Download it.
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…
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…
Beautiful Stations are Busy Stations This catalog , advertised in National Petroleum News, features many designs created by Union Metal. They were endeavoring to meet the demand for more artistic stations with cost effective, simple assembly with prefabricated hollow metal panels. In the below article, I will be pulling out select images and passages from…
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…
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…
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…
