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 Heaven is one resource for finding reproduction pump parts, operating since 1990 making parts to restore pumps.
1918 Clear Vision Pump Co. advertisement Article from Sep 28, 1918 The Price Current (Wichita, Kansas) undefined Clear Vision Pump Co First Installs in 1918 Article from Apr 9, 1918 The Wichita Eagle (Wichita, Kansas) undefined 1919 Clear Vision Pump Co offering 10 gallon clear vision pumps Article from Sep 27, 1919 The Wichita Beacon…
St. Louis, Missouri In operation from 1904 to 1931, Western Oil Pump & Tank Co. was founded by Albert Wichman. In 1915, Albert passed away at the age of 80. Henry J Wichman, Albert’s son, took over as president of Western Oil for the remaining years. In 1931, Western Oil closed their doors for good,…
Wichita, KS Established as Crouse Pump Co. in 1910, Emory Crouse developed a glass bowl dispenser for gas pumps. By 1917, Crouse employed several men to build the pumps and the business expanded quickly. In 1920, The Clear Vision Pump Co. moved into a new building on East Harry Street and employed two hundred men….
