Trying To Trace The Heritage Of My Service Station
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Wed Dec 06 2006 07:21 AM
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When I bought my home and the service station somewhat attached to it, a few months ago I asked if the seller had any pictures of the station when it was built in the mid-1950's. The seller's family has owned the property since the 20's and were the builders of the service station.
The lady said she didn't know and if there were any her daughter would have them. The daughter said she may have recalled a few photos but with her mom's move everything is scattered.
By using paint chips from the exterior and interior could an educated guess be made?
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Re: Trying To Trace The Heritage Of My Service Station
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Wed Dec 06 2006 07:30 AM
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Jim, here are some links that you might want to look through. Sit down, and get comfortable. One link is gas signs. They are grouped by brand, so you can go right to whatever brand you choose. You might see what you're looking for there. The next one, is grouped by building design. That site will take longer. Grab a cup of coffee, and let us know what you find. http://www.gassigns.org/ http://www.agilitynut.com/gas/1a.html
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Re: Trying To Trace The Heritage Of My Service Station
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Wed Dec 06 2006 07:30 AM
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just thinkin..wouldn't there be "town hall records".. construction permits, license's,surveyor, design plans filed with the building commisionor, etc..that might be archived?...maybe on micro film?...
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Re: Trying To Trace The Heritage Of My Service Station
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Wed Dec 06 2006 07:56 AM
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You might be able to find those things, but I doubt that it will include any photos or color specifications.
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Re: Trying To Trace The Heritage Of My Service Station
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Thu Dec 07 2006 08:42 AM
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Chris, Jim wanted to know the heritage of his station. Phone books and city directories could help him find that info. Phone books could really be helpful if the station was advertised in them.
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Re: Trying To Trace The Heritage Of My Service Station
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Thu Dec 07 2006 09:20 AM
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This works in smaller towns. Contact a few of your local churches/parishes; most have weekly or monthly newsletters. See if they will let you post a "History wanted: looking for someone or relative who worked at Johnson’s Texaco" type message. Usually someone who would have worked there has pics, especially if it was a hangout.
Good Luck & keep us posted. Kim
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