Gas stations might be boring or even ugly places, but for the most part, you can’t avoid stopping by one on a long trip. However, they have been so many more beyond the basic design of columns, roof and shop over their history.
American Photo: Capturing L.A. modernism and Mexican style.
Reimagining the gas station is studio Cobe, who has designed a new model for an electric vehilce (EV) charging station
As a Canadian history buff and PumpTalk blogger, I'm always interested in stories about Canada's history on the road! So when I came across some fun facts about the history of driving here in Canada I thought I'd share them...
1 This little cute gas station was built in 1922, intended to be a reminder of the Teapot Dome Scandal involving President Warren G. Harding and a federal
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Image 15 of 21 from gallery of Viamala Raststätte Service Station / Iseppi-Kurath.
Papergreat, established in 2010, is a daily blog about ephemera, books, history, postcards, all things paper, vintage advertising, and folklore.
A new book captures their strange appeal.
Mobil changed its name to Engen in 1993.
This defunct Champlain Oil service station harkens back to the early days of automobiles.
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Because the journey should always be more exciting than the destination. These stations might be worth stopping at, even with your 2014 Chevrolet Sonic or Spark's excellent gas mileage.
This defunct Champlain Oil service station harkens back to the early days of automobiles.
Oregon Trail Camp Shell Gas Station, La Grande, Oregon. 1940. Standard Oil, Indian Teepee Hotel, Bardstown, Kentucky, 1940. W...
Explore edition_of_one's 1909 photos on Flickr!
Because the journey should always be more exciting than the destination. These stations might be worth stopping at, even with your 2014 Chevrolet Sonic or Spark's excellent gas mileage.
Dig the GF1... just noticed this as my wife was filling up the car on the way down to OC for thanksgiving... Since the GF1 is so small I have it with me everywhere. Panasonic GF1, 20mm f/1.7 wide open
Eritrea's futuristic gas station is a nod to Italy's fascist history.
(IN BRIEF) ORLEN, an energy company, has experienced rapid expansion with acquisitions in Austria, Germany, Slovakia, and Hungary, increasing its foreign stat
Turn Station: Change things up with this versatile name. Possible uses: A gas station. A multimedia company. An app. A streaming service. A career counselor. A salon. A taxi service.
This project came to my attention after driving past multiple gas stations in the city of Mojave. On one street all withing a short distance of each other are 8 or so gas stations. I would drive by these everyday until one day I thought I might as well photograph…
A stunning name that relates to the word 'quick' for any fleet-footed initiatives. Possible uses: A gas station. A courier service. An automotive brand. A technology company. A sports brand.
