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Posted By: THERMOMAN FATW JANUARY 2009 - Sat Jan 17 2009 09:01 PM
I WENT UP TO OXFORD, PA TO PICK SOMETHING UP AND SAW THIS BIG OLD ORIGINAL PORCELAIN SIGN STILL HANGING ACCROSS AND ALLEY. PRETTY COOL




NEXT THIS PORCELAIN GULF SIGN IS HANGIN ON THE BACK OF A STATION THAT JUST SHUT ITS DOORS NEAR MY HOUSE....."DONT BOTHER MOVING THE SIGN.....JUST CUT THE CORNER OUT"

Posted By: lordparaffin Re: FATW JANUARY 2009 - Sat Jan 17 2009 09:25 PM
I've lived in this part of PA most of my life and have realized over the years that this region is rich in a lot history and stations are no different. It's been my desire to one day get around and start a photo history of what remains. Little did I know this would take more than 3 afternoons of driving around a 3 county area and I still have plenty to chase down. Last weekend was a snow storm and with nothing to do, the wife and I set out to kill some time so there are some snowy pics. It made picture taking easier since I could stop in the middle of a highway and not worry much about traffic!! Many of the pics that will follow in the days to come are buildings that date to the early teens and served many purposes over the years but all have a lineage to gas at some point. Hope you enjoy.

Someday I will track down the owner of this place and try for the sign even with the rust and bullet holes.


This has been around a long time but not as a Quik Fill

Posted By: lordparaffin Re: FATW JANUARY 2009 - Sat Jan 17 2009 09:35 PM
One of several old mom and pop style store/station combos. The old pump bases are still present.


From a nearby village. Talked to the owners son and hope to visit with his mother someday for a little better history. He knows mom and dad ran a store in there at one point. I was amazed to see the paint on the wall.



Posted By: lordparaffin Re: FATW JANUARY 2009 - Sat Jan 17 2009 09:41 PM





There's plenty more to come but It's Saturday night on Barret Jackson and suppers' on the plate! Time to eat and watch people with real money spend it.
Posted By: thermactor FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sat Jan 17 2009 10:48 PM
Hey Guys & Gals,

It's time to share the petro relics that we've stumbled across in our recent travels, and check out what other people have found as well.

If you would like to contribute to this feature, simply post the pictures here or email them directly to me and I will post them for you. Be sure to include a story or description with your submissions.

If it's too close to the next installment, please note that I may hold your contribution for posting when the new FATW comes up.
Send 'em in!!

Happy Trails!

Wes
Posted By: thermactor Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sat Jan 17 2009 10:50 PM
Last month's feature made it to 100 posts! I'm sorry I was a little delayed this month, but I wanted to let the old one settle out, and also wait for the upgrade to be completed.


Let's get started!

Out for a drive in TX, we ran across this excellent Cities Service cottage station. It's in amazing condition, and still has all three lenses intact (though one is cracked). Those lenses are 15" globe lenses in metal surface-mount holders. It's pretty cool that the brick was never painted over.



Cities Service stations like this one sometimes had a separate washing bay nearby (to the left in this case). This one was either removed, or never existed. I've got some more CS station photos I'll post later showing their unique washing bay.
Posted By: thermactor Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sat Jan 17 2009 10:50 PM
We also spotted this Opaline sign in great shape on the side of a building:

A neat display nearby:
Posted By: thermactor Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sat Jan 17 2009 10:51 PM
While Tara and I were in Louisiana, we spent a great day with Paddy McCauley (texaspelican). He showed us this old Conoco station in a small town near where he lives. It's one of the coolest (if not the absolute coolest) stations I've ever seen. The pictures speak for themselves...




Posted By: thermactor Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sat Jan 17 2009 10:52 PM





Thanks, Paddy, for showing us this wonderfully preserved masterpiece of deco/modern design!
Posted By: thermactor Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sat Jan 17 2009 10:52 PM
This old general store begged us to stop for some photos. You can see that the awning was added later, and those cool square light poles once had bonnets or fluorescents on top.



Check out the base of the pole. Is that a little tire inflating pump/compressor inside? Neat!


That's all I've got for tonight, but let's keep 'em coming!

Wes
Posted By: st.rod Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sat Jan 17 2009 11:25 PM
That is a threated lid to expose the electrical.
Posted By: THERMOMAN Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sat Jan 17 2009 11:42 PM
sorry i didnt realize you had to host a topic....im laid off and i have a lot of time on my hands....i started the FATW earlier tonight oooops
Posted By: thermactor Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sat Jan 17 2009 11:45 PM
st.rod,
I see - for some reason it had looked to me like the end cap of a motor. Now that I look at it, I agree with you - some type of junction box.

thermoman,
Not a problem at all. I'm going to see if both threads can be merged together.

Thanks guys!
Wes
Posted By: Ryan Underthun Re: FATW JANUARY 2009 - Sun Jan 18 2009 11:53 AM
I am going to merge this topic into wes's topic, since he hosts this topic each and every month. I am going to lock it untill I have time later today to merge it. Thanks, Ryan
Posted By: thermactor Re: FATW JANUARY 2009 - Sun Jan 18 2009 03:24 PM
Thanks Ryan - looks like it worked!

Wes
Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sun Jan 18 2009 05:37 PM
located in Adrain Tx.

Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sun Jan 18 2009 05:40 PM
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Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sun Jan 18 2009 05:44 PM
Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sun Jan 18 2009 05:47 PM
Another station in Adrian Tx.

Posted By: lordparaffin Re: FATW JANUARY 2009 - Sun Jan 18 2009 07:51 PM
My apologies to everyone for jumping the gun. You get to focusing on certain cues and all I saw was FATW. Got excited and was ready to start adding all the work. I'll hang out for a day and then start back up again. confused
Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Mon Jan 19 2009 05:51 PM
Lincoln Ks.

Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Mon Jan 19 2009 05:54 PM
Newkirk Ok.





Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Mon Jan 19 2009 06:00 PM
Ponca City Ok.





Posted By: THERMOMAN Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Mon Jan 19 2009 06:37 PM
I KNOW THE PIC IS HORRIBLE....I SPOTTED THIS AIR METER ON THE WALL OF A GARAGE IN PA TODAY

Posted By: Esse's Garage Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Mon Jan 19 2009 06:48 PM
Originally Posted By: thermoman
I KNOW THE PIC IS HORRIBLE....I SPOTTED THIS AIR METER ON THE WALL OF A GARAGE IN PA TODAY



Did you Stop and see if they would Sell it???
Posted By: thermactor Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Mon Jan 19 2009 06:52 PM
That's what I was going to ask! Neat find!

Wes
Posted By: THERMOMAN Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Mon Jan 19 2009 08:11 PM
i have known about this air meter for a couple of years....my good freind told me he inquired about it some years ago and it was not for sale. i know where another original air meter is too.....and still in the elemeents. next time i ride by ill get a picture
Posted By: lordparaffin Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Mon Jan 19 2009 10:28 PM
I met the owner of this place a year or two back. He had some great old pics of this place from back in the day. It was originally a Mobil station with curbside gas pump and great signage.



These next 2 are side by side in reality but took very different paths.


Posted By: lordparaffin Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Mon Jan 19 2009 10:46 PM
These are old time places that long ago were out of business.




Posted By: lordparaffin Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Mon Jan 19 2009 10:53 PM



Posted By: lordparaffin Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Mon Jan 19 2009 11:03 PM
My wife and I have been here many times. I never had a clue and purely by accident, I noticed a small framed photo behind the counter. Upon inquiring, I was amazed to learn that this buildings origin was a station and later a combo diner/station. Many changes have been made, especially to the interior, over the years. But in the day, it was a neat little place.


Another back country former Mom and Pop store and station with a service building to the left.


Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Tue Jan 20 2009 11:32 PM
Seen today in southern Utah


Posted By: thermactor Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Tue Jan 20 2009 11:54 PM
That pump looks like it's in good shape. I wonder if that's its original installation, or if it's ornamental?

Also, I really like the farmhouse style station/home combo (2 pics above the pump pic). Looks like a place I'd like to live.

Thanks for posting the pics, guys!
Wes
Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Wed Jan 21 2009 09:22 PM
Ponca City Ok.

Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Wed Jan 21 2009 09:23 PM
Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Wed Jan 21 2009 09:25 PM
Wes, I dont believe the pump is in its original location. Jack
Posted By: thermactor Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Wed Jan 21 2009 09:59 PM
Jack,

That looks like a Phillips cottage - and a nice one. What's that on the left side of the building where the Phillips lens should be? Is it a sign? Looks like a Mobilgas sign or lens?

Thanks,
Wes
Posted By: Dick Bennett Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Thu Jan 22 2009 12:55 AM
Wes,
Same 54 as on front. [Ctrl++++++ to zoom in on your keyboard]
Posted By: thermactor Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Thu Jan 22 2009 12:59 AM
Ok, I see it now that I zoomed in. Are those lenses or signs covering the holes?

Wes
Posted By: JimT Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Thu Jan 22 2009 02:39 AM
Thanks Dick I never knew about zooming in like that! Tell me another trick!
I HAVE A MAC AND IT MAKES THE PRINT ON MY PAGES BIGGER...NOT THE PICTURES.
Posted By: Dick Bennett Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Thu Jan 22 2009 04:38 AM
Time for you to get a PC & me DSL or cable! LOL
Jim, I try to keep count of the +, so I know how many - to get back. Works real well when someone post a large picture, instead of scrolling.
db
Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Thu Jan 22 2009 05:44 AM
Wes, not sure if they are the orignal lens just painted over or a new sign. There are several stations I have posted photos of that still had the orignal lens in them in past from the Ok. and Tx. area. Jack
Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Thu Jan 22 2009 03:15 PM
Adrain Tx.

Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Thu Jan 22 2009 03:17 PM
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Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Thu Jan 22 2009 03:21 PM
Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Fri Jan 23 2009 04:05 PM
Located in Cottonwood Falls Ks.



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Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Fri Jan 23 2009 04:07 PM




Description: Cottonwood Falls - Fordson
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Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Fri Jan 23 2009 04:09 PM

LOVE THAT FORDSON SIGN. INQUIRED ABOUT A LOCAL ONE HERE IN ABOUT THE SAME COND. NO SALE! frown
Posted By: lordparaffin Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Fri Jan 23 2009 06:31 PM
Back again with more pics and this has to among my favorites. I only wish I could have eliminated the power lines in front.





I tried all different angles but there were just too many vehicles around this one and this is the best I could do. Any guesses what brand this one was? This place I found by accident so I know nothing about it.
Posted By: gasoildude Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Fri Jan 23 2009 06:38 PM
I would say Standard or Pure. I like the first one there. To bad the canopy's are in the way.
Posted By: lordparaffin Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Fri Jan 23 2009 06:48 PM
A former Texaco but I don't believe that's was it's original brand. Hope to find the owner someday.




Another former Texaco


Posted By: lordparaffin Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Fri Jan 23 2009 06:59 PM






That's all for today. There's still more to come. Hope I'm not boring anyone. I will say that this has been a neat experience talking to individuals and I've learned more than I ever expected. If you haven't already, try it sometime.
Posted By: thermactor Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Fri Jan 23 2009 11:13 PM
Dave, the station you asked about looks like a Gulf to me.

I really like that Texaco (Economy) station. Hard to say what it started off as, but it's a great building.

It is a lot of fun stopping and talking to people who own or work in old stations. Like you said, it's amazing how much you'll learn.

Wes
Posted By: oldnfuelish Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Fri Jan 23 2009 11:17 PM
not bored one little bit.keep em coming guys.fatw is one of my favorites!
Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Fri Jan 23 2009 11:48 PM
Dave, keep posting them always enjoy the old station photos. Jack
Posted By: Newgasman Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sat Jan 24 2009 06:24 AM
I recently drove to Michigan for Christmas and on my way back, I saw this old gas station in Junction, Utah as I went to Bryce Canyon National Park.

By thelindquists, shot with DSC-H5 at 2009-01-23

By thelindquists, shot with DSC-H5 at 2009-01-23
WOW! THAT LOOKS LIKE A CLASSIC OLD SINCLAIR OR MAYBE A CALSO STATION? THE STYLE YOU'D SEE ON THE COVERS OF THE MAPS!

YOU DID REMEMBER TO CHECK THE NOOKS AND CRANNIES AND THE ATTIC RIGHT? wink
Posted By: dodgeman60 Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sat Jan 24 2009 12:12 PM
NO IM NOT BORED, KEEP THE PICS COMING , I THINK EVERYBODY LIKES THEM!!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
BACK IN THE 60'S WHEN I WAS A KID (UNDER AGE 10), THE ONLY WAY OUT TO THE SUMMER HOUSE PRETTY DIRECTLY WAS THE 2-LANE BLACKTOP. IT WOULD PASS THRU AT LEAST 2-DOZEN SMALL TOWNS. I ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS TIRE SIGN IN ROCKY POINT WOULD TELL ME WE HAD ABOUT ANOTHER 1/2 HOUR UNTIL WE GOT THERE.

THE SIGN IS STILL THERE ALONG WITH A NEON LIT FIRESTONE NEON BOWTIE. I SHOT THIS PICTURE YESTERDAY:



I AM GONNA LOOK INTO SEEING IF IT STILL LIGHTS UP. wink
Posted By: oldnfuelish Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sat Jan 24 2009 05:03 PM
well i finally started to carry my camera around again,and while i was working stopped and took a few pics.all of these are within 10 miles of my house1st in mundelien,its still hooked up to the pipes
then a shot of Rays Garage.if you are ever near mundelien,dont miss it!!!
Posted By: oldnfuelish Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sat Jan 24 2009 05:06 PM
also in mundelien,thinking sinclair?
then this last by an old farm house.real friendly guy,although not for sale
Posted By: porcelain-neon Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sat Jan 24 2009 05:49 PM
Doc, that tire sign is real cool! Look into if they want to sell
while you are checking on it
Greg
Posted By: Vermonter Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sat Jan 24 2009 06:16 PM
I posted this pic over a year ago of a Kendall (in my day) station in Livonia, NY that was condemned by the town and about to be demolished. Thankfully, a local guy I know ( Mike West) who is into restoring and collecting all kinds of things bought it from the town and moved it to his property. I saw it this past summer and he is doing a great job of restoring the porcelain panels. Unfortunately, I didnt have my camera, but I will be sure to bring it next time I am back there and then post them here.
I thank people like him who have the foresight and ambition to take on such a large undertaking so the rest of us can enjoy it. In the not-too-distant future, kids won't know what a "gas" station ( and other Petroliana) is if not for the efforts of collectors. Everyone here can pat themselves on the back for their part in preserving a small piece of our history.


Description: Formerly a Kendall station in Livonia, NY, it sits waiting to be bought or demolished.
Attached picture Livonia Kendall Station.jpg
Posted By: oldnfuelish Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sat Jan 24 2009 07:18 PM
although not real rare amazingly still being used today.these are on stevens buddys farm
Posted By: st.rod Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sat Jan 24 2009 08:59 PM
Texaco Station




Larry
Posted By: Vermonter Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sat Jan 24 2009 09:27 PM
Ok, I give up. Whats that behind the station? Cant imagine its a parking garage. No room to manuver and I dont see a ramp. Assume there is a lift somewhere. S
Posted By: Rust Collector Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sun Jan 25 2009 12:23 AM
Vermonter,
Yes, it is a parking garage. Used one a few years ago in some big city with limited parking.
Had a platform that moved back and forth, then up to a vacant spot.

Ed
Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Sun Jan 25 2009 03:14 PM
Located in Eskridge Ks.

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Posted By: THERMOMAN Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Mon Jan 26 2009 09:01 PM
went on a little road trip today......first pic is huge tin firestone sign....its gigantic



dont know what the second pic is....thought some of you might guess at whats underneith the paint on this one....dont know if its even petro related

Posted By: lordparaffin Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Mon Jan 26 2009 11:50 PM
Had an interesting weekend and spent about 2 1/2 hours with a gentleman who is co-owner of this next station. He answered a lot questions and places around town I always wondered about he was able to confirm and add a few to the list. I had a lot of fun and going through the old photos was great. He had photos form 1937 and 1938 many of which were getting yellowed and faded. I spent some time reworking digital images of those old photos. You globe and pump collectors will enjoy. Anyway, this is Mr. Sekulsi's place today....




Yes it still works and no it's not for sale!
Posted By: lordparaffin Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Tue Jan 27 2009 12:01 AM
These next photos are earlier in the buildings history. This has always been in the family by the way.





Just a modern interior pic.



This next pic is of Mr Sekulski's grandfather who is the man who began the family business. This had to be one of my favorites for the simple fact that he started the with nothing more than a simple domestic garage and a gas pump!

Posted By: lordparaffin Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Tue Jan 27 2009 12:12 AM
Next are some pics of former stations just down the road. I had wierd moment when taking the modern pic.......72 years ago, someone stood in very close proximity to where I was standing taking the same picture......felt almost spooky!!




This place is right next door to the above establishment. This place is a Tydol.


Posted By: lordparaffin Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Tue Jan 27 2009 12:18 AM
Unfortunately this place no longer exists just 1/2 mile away in the other direction down the road but as the Pic was "FOUND ALONG THE WAY", I thought this would fit in as well.



These 2 stations he had a pic of also fell to the developers bulldozer.

Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Thu Jan 29 2009 05:21 AM
Old antique store located in Cottonwood Falls Ks. was closed when I was passing thur town. Jack










MAN, YA GOTTA LOVE SIGHTS LIKE THAT! wink
Posted By: st.rod Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Fri Jan 30 2009 12:06 AM
Can't wait until this month is over and the thread starts again!

This is BY far the best thread and most fun.

Keep the FATW's coming.

Larry
Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Fri Jan 30 2009 12:21 AM
This one is in Williams Az.

Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Fri Jan 30 2009 12:23 AM
This is in El Dorado Ks.

Posted By: Jack R Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Fri Jan 30 2009 05:55 AM
This business or building is also located in El Dorado Ks. so if your visiting the Kansas Oil Museum look it up there is a Texaco station inside along with several restored cars and motorcycles. The building was closed when I was passing thur town. Jack





Posted By: hancock-oil Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- January 2009 - Fri Jan 30 2009 12:07 PM
WOW Killer Cuda Ragtop!!!!!!
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