Register now to get rid of these ads!

History Images of vintage gas stations ~ pre 65

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by HOTRODPRIMER, Sep 17, 2016.

  1. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,953

    Dave Mc
    Member

    This is a wonderful, old photo from El Reno, Oklahoma of a filling station and grocery along old Route 66 in the mid 1930s. We don't have any more information than this. We can't make out all of the name of their business that is on the sign on their roof.
    GasElReno.jpg



    Where the money goes
    GasPrice.jpg
     
    CSPIDY, porkshop, woodz and 12 others like this.
  2. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,953

    Dave Mc
    Member

    A traveling salesman stops at a gas station in 1961 to refuel the tiny tank strapped to his back, which powers his motorized roller skates.
    GassedUp.jpg
     
    CSPIDY, Stan Back, porkshop and 7 others like this.
  3. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,953

    Dave Mc
    Member

    Port Arthur, Tx
    GasPortrArtTx.jpg

    Waverly, Ohio
    GasWaverlyOh.jpg
     
    i.rant, porkshop, woodz and 6 others like this.
  4. Kind of a combination of "Doc" Brown and The Rocketeer . . .
    :eek:
     
    porkshop, woodz and Dave Mc like this.
  5. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,953

    Dave Mc
    Member

    Gripe, Az. GasGripeAz.jpg

    Urbana, Ohio
    GasUrbanaOh.jpg

    Sprott, Ala
    GasSprottAla.jpg

    Windsor, Ca.
    GasWindsorCa.jpg
     
    i.rant, porkshop, ClayMart and 6 others like this.
  6. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,953

    Dave Mc
    Member

    White Eagle became Mobilgas Roseville, Mn
    GasBevilleMn.jpg

    Highly decorated WWII fighter pilot Richard Bong in Poplar, Wisconsin where he grew up, circa 1943.
    GasBong.jpg
     
    CSPIDY, alanp561, i.rant and 9 others like this.
  7. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,953

    Dave Mc
    Member

    Union Oil Company filling station located at the corner of Main and North Streets in Susanville, California, in 1936.
    GasSusanvill.jpg

    Springfield, Mo
    GasSprgfldMo.jpg Back when the oil companies were the richest of all
    Lancaster, Wi.
    GasLancstrWi.jpg .
     
    i.rant, tractorguy, porkshop and 5 others like this.
  8. AND THEY ARE SMILING!!!! Great work Dave. JW
     
    Dave Mc likes this.
  9. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,953

    Dave Mc
    Member

    Bagdad, CA GasBagdadCa.jpg
    Greenback, Tn
    GasGreenbackTn.jpg

    Texas


    GasTx.jpg
     
    i.rant, porkshop, MMM1693 and 4 others like this.
  10. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,953

    Dave Mc
    Member

    Dunsmuir, Ca.
    GasDunsmuirCa.jpg

    Louisiana 1938
    GasLa38.jpg
     
    i.rant, MMM1693, Lil32 and 4 others like this.
  11. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,953

    Dave Mc
    Member

    Lovely cottage Philips 66 Gas Station, (RED FORK) aka West Tulsa, Oklahoma. Circa 20's -30's
    GasTulsa.jpg
     
    i.rant, MMM1693, loudbang and 5 others like this.
  12. wilkinson
    Joined: May 10, 2023
    Posts: 48

    wilkinson

    so many amazing photos! Building my freelance portfolio site on wix was easier than I expected. Their templates are modern and the drag-and-drop builder meant I had my photography site online in under a day. The best part? It’s mobile-friendly from the start.
     
    Last edited: Jul 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
    Dave Mc and impala4speed like this.
  13. impala4speed
    Joined: Jan 31, 2010
    Posts: 631

    impala4speed
    Member

    Absolutely! Thanks Dave Mc for posting so many great pics. I truly enjoy seeing these.
     
    i.rant, Dave Mc and 26 T Ford RPU like this.
  14. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,953

    Dave Mc
    Member

    Country store and Standard Oil gas Pumps , Mt. Eden, Kentucky.
    GasMtEdenKy.jpg

    Carlin, Nv
    GasXarlin.jpg

    Anadarko, Ok.
    GasAnadarkoOk.jpg

    Filling Station
    GasFilling.jpg
     
    i.rant, porkshop, loudbang and 4 others like this.
  15. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,953

    Dave Mc
    Member

    29 Ford Sport Coupe
    GasSptCpe.jpg

    Cicot, Ar 1939

    GasCicotAr39.jpg

    Fresno, Ca.
    GasFresno.jpg
     
    i.rant, MMM1693, Lil32 and 5 others like this.
  16. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,953

    Dave Mc
    Member

    General merchandise & Gas Station, 1946

    GasMohawkOr.jpg

    Morgan Heights, Mo. Rte.66



    GasMorganHtMo.jpg

    Free Crankcase Service, La Vale, Maryland

    GasTourist.jpg
     
    i.rant, MMM1693, loudbang and 4 others like this.
  17. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,953

    Dave Mc
    Member

    country store in Gridley, CA 1940/50s
    GasGridleyCa.jpg

    Eastwood GULF

    GasEastwood.jpg

    Penny, Ky
    GasPennyKy.jpg
     
    i.rant, Lil32, MMM1693 and 4 others like this.
  18. SR100
    Joined: Nov 26, 2013
    Posts: 1,271

    SR100
    Member

    The pylon style sign makes me wonder if this was built as a Richfield station.
    upload_2025-7-19_16-59-20.jpeg
    In the late 20s, Richfield decided to aid aerial navigation by placing a pylon-signed station every 50 miles on the west coast. The signs were lit at night. With the coming of the depression, the system was never completed, particularly in rural areas (where it was needed most). By the end of the 30s, radio navigation was coming online and the Richfield pylons were obsolete. Virtually nothing of the pylon system survives today.
     
    CSPIDY, i.rant, porkshop and 4 others like this.
  19. Bandit Billy
    Joined: Sep 16, 2014
    Posts: 15,061

    Bandit Billy
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    Another station with a brand for everyone...or the globes were on sale down at the Coast to Coast.
    [​IMG]
     
    i.rant, MMM1693, porkshop and 6 others like this.
  20. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,953

    Dave Mc
    Member

    Auburn, Ala.
    GasGroceryAuburnAl.jpg

    Hancock, Md.
    GasHancockMd.jpg

    La Crosse, Wi. GasHwy33.jpg

    Lousy Coffee
    GasLousyCoffee.jpg
     
    CSPIDY, i.rant, Lil32 and 7 others like this.
  21. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,953

    Dave Mc
    Member

    Junction Highway 108 and 120 west of Sonora California.1940
    GasWofSonora.jpg

    Twain Harte, Calif Hwy 108
    GasTwaineHart108.jpg

    Red Oak Garage
    GasMioRedOak.jpg
     
    porkshop, i.rant, MMM1693 and 5 others like this.
  22. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,953

    Dave Mc
    Member

    gas station attendant chipping ice Coca-Cola
    GasIceCoke.jpg
    Hooker, Mo
    GasHookerMo.jpg
    Lupton, Mi.
    GasLuptonMi.jpg
     
    porkshop, i.rant, MMM1693 and 4 others like this.
  23. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,953

    Dave Mc
    Member

    Richfield of New York service station, NW Corner of Marlborough and Farewell Streets, Newport, Rhode Island.
    GasRichfield.jpg

    Barstow, Ca.
    GasBarstow.jpg

    . Deep Rock GasDeepRock.jpg
     
    MMM1693, porkshop, loudbang and 4 others like this.
  24. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,953

    Dave Mc
    Member

    California Petroleum opened its exotic yet clean-lined filling station at the north-
    east corner of Wilshire Boulevard and New Hampshire Avenue, in 1922 women were used to pump gas,Los Angeles, California.
    GasCalifPetrol.jpg

    World's Smallest Gas Station
    GasSmallest.jpg
     
    MMM1693, CSPIDY, Crusty Chevy and 6 others like this.
  25. Thanks @Dave Mc I enjoy all the images you post. I studied historic architecture preservation for a while before switching majors to art history but still have a love for old buildings.
     
    Dave Mc likes this.
  26. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,953

    Dave Mc
    Member

    Mix, Louisiana 1938
    GasMixLa.jpg

    Shell Station


    GasShell.jpg
    Tourist camp
    GasMidOkla.jpg

    Bush & Co. Alabama
    GasBushAla.jpg
     
    impala4speed and MMM1693 like this.

Share This Page

Register now to get rid of these ads!

Archive

Copyright © 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. Terms of Service. Privacy Policy.

Atomic Industry
Forum software by XenForo™ ©2010-2014 XenForo Ltd.