Filling station attendants in the 1950s performed a full vehicle inspection — oil, coolant, battery, and tires — as a standard part of every fill-up, not an upsell. Major chains like Shell, Gulf, and ...

Classic car enthusiasts have a world of wonders at their disposal; they can go through anything, from custom muscle cars to luxury limousines converted to run on electricity. As such, it’s best to ...

During the mid-twentieth century, the roadside gas station evolved from a simple refueling stop into a definitive symbol of American mobility and suburban freedom. As highway construction boomed ...

In the early days of television, before homogenization set in, the identification graphics each station used broadcast a flash of regional personality for the viewer. 1951 station identification card ...

Rey Campbell of Batavia submitted this photo showing his parents’ gas station in the 1950s. The station, which included a grocery store and trailer park, was located on East Main Street Road. Among ...