History Old Gas Stations Today-Derelict or Period Restored.

Shell Station 1971

 

Equivalent to approx $3.01 today.

Ben

 

In 1970 Shell station I worked at part time price was 40.9, worked about 2 hours to get about 11 gallons of fuel for the new Chevelle, $3.55 a gallon today at my local station…..

 

My 1st job , pumping gas . Many gallons 23.9 Reg. 29.9 Pre. . I was driving 428 SCJ , 67 Fairlane . It shot up to 69.9 Pre .. The Fairlane changed ownership and I started as a line mechanic . Driving 289 Fairlane .

 

Ghost Town in Cogar - Oklahoma
There are a large number of ghost towns in Oklahoma.

 

Phillips Cottage style station West Plaza neighborhood Kansas City Missouri now a "high hat" coffee shop.

 

@Dave Mc, did you look that store up? I grew up in Mustang, about 25 miles away. I was in that store a couple of times in '61-'62 on the way to basketball games in Binger. I was long gone from that part of the world when they filmed part of the movie "Rain Man" there.
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Since being a gas station this building has been used to sell bowling balls and then a van customizing shop. Now it's just personal use. Fond du Lac, WI

 

Cuba Missouri

 

Some kid named Hendricks:

 

Aladdin, Wyoming. Population 15 - or thereabouts according to the lady at this fabulous store. This store has been in operation over 130 years - since before Wyoming even became a state. The red gas pump is from the 1950s and still in operation.

 

Gas Stations of Red Oak II: Both of our historic Route 66 service stations are covered in a thick blanket of pure snow this morning, and are a real sight to see! The often photographed 1920s Phillips 66 "Tudor/Cottage-Style" (Type A?) structure is of course a real gem, but do not miss his sometimes overlooked older brother across the pond. The Standard Oil "crown" station was originally built in place from a pre-fabricated kit in nearby Carthage, MO, and predates WWI, making it one of the oldest remaining gas stations on the entirety of Route 66!

 

"Located in a restored 1920s garage and gas station, the Maker’s Son embodies the rustic nature of California’s Central Coast and pays homage to all the “makers” who have come before us to build and contribute to the special coast communities we call home."


Hello,

On one of our “country” road trips, we drove by this old gas station in Los Alamos and decided that the next time we came up past Santa Barbara for more explorations, we would stop and dine at this historic gas station, not for gas, but for the ambience and experience the food.

Most folks take Highway 101 from Santa Barbara/Goleta area North to get headed to San Francisco or Monterey. The cut off for the Coastal Highway 135 that goes farther inland to the communities of Guadalupe and farther on, arrive at Pismo Beach.

Our dad took us to the city of Guadalupe to this old steakhouse on one of our early, family road trips. He knew the owner from way back in his history. So, being invited to the restaurant was a joy. We got to have the best grilled steak dinner, ever. My brother and I gobbled the steaks like they were jelly. The smoky flavor just hit the spot. And the side garnishes made it better, yet.

So, by the time my wife and I came up this way on our Coastal Highway 1, Big Sur drive beginnings, we stopped for a great steak dinner at the same place. But, three years later, on another drive South from San Luis Obispo through Pismo Beach, we arrived to see the restaurant closed. Aaawwww…

Jnaki

As we drove out of the small community, sad that the steak house was closed, we headed South to a just as nice a place called Mattei’s Tavern Restaurant in Los Olivos. Another great place to stop, rest and have a great meal at anytime of the day/night.

Note:

In the old town of Los Olivos, near Solvang, the tavern used to be a stage coach stop over and so, it may have been considered a “gas station” for horses. YRMV

Currently, it has expanded and is now called “The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern,” a resort vacation location.

 

Galena, Kansas Rte 66

 

Walnut Creek, Ca. 1967