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Watch it at: http://video.wpt2.org/video/2328721025IntroA brand-new documentary produced by Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) takes a look at vintage gas stations as icons of architecture, economics and pop culture. Filling Stations With the arrival of hand-cranked pumps, the first gas stations appeared on the landscape. The shack-like buildings evolved to look like little houses to better fit into the neighborhoods. The Service Station In an effort to increase profits during the hard times of Great Depression, gas retailers began adding service bays to the filling station. Designing an Icon Milwaukee architect Alexander Eschweiler's Japanese inspired pagoda-like stations paved the way for modern fast food structures. Restoring the Glory Days In Independence, Loren Nelson restored a 1931 Texaco station back to its former glory. The Oblong Box Increased competition set the stage in the 1930s for an entirely new station—an efficient design that lasted for the next 30 years. End of an Era During the 1970s rising gas prices, self-service pumps and strict environmental standards caused some stations go out of business or convert to convenience stores. Historic Gas Stations Almost 70 Wisconsin gas stations are now listed on local, state and national registers of historic places.
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I just finished watching this show . The amount of diorama ideas is phenomenal! I wish there was a way just to get some of the pictures so I could study them long enough to do a couple in scale . Thanks so very much for sharing a piece of Wisconsin with us today ............. Ed Shaver
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Great show, Thanks for posting.
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Really enjoyed that!! Thanks for sharing!!
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Thanks for sharing! Such a cool video!
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txs for sharing.I loved it, and how it started very interesting to see the past and how it started.. txs Alan
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Makes me think of growing up in Soda Springs Idaho and how the gas stations All 2 or 3 of them as I recall they were quite the gathering place for folks and the time spent with my Grandparents, Great memories... Thanks for Sharing, Bob
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a step back- cool video thanks for posting..
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That is a unique video and why I like public television. Mitch
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I would like to watch this , but I get no video. I get sound but no picture. Do I need a different program? any suggestions? Thanks
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I would like to watch this , but I get no video. I get sound but no picture. Do I need a different program? any suggestions? Thanks I'm no expert and I'm not even sure if this is the program that the video is using, but try downloading the latest version of adobe flashplayer. I know this program has something to do with video's and has to be kept up to date for many online video's. As you asked, just a suggestion. I hope it works. It is a great video!! Your sure to like it!
Steve Coppens Always interested in Sunoco items! Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!
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Worked OK for me! Great video! Loved the old pumps!
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Great footage..thanks for sharing.
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I just finished watching this show . The amount of diorama ideas is phenomenal! I wish there was a way just to get some of the pictures so I could study them long enough to do a couple in scale . Thanks so very much for sharing a piece of Wisconsin with us today ............. Ed Shaver Ed, if you have a later Mac or access to one, you can just stop video at whatever image that you want and then take a screen shot. The image is then saved onto your desktop. You can then print the shot up for later reference. Of course some of the images are sharper and others not as good since they used many sources to make up the show. I believe some PCs also have this ability. Do a google search to see if your computer can. Cheers, Don.
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Glad I finally was able to watch this. Wish Illinois public TV would do the same before it's too late.
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I would like to watch this , but I get no video. I get sound but no picture. Do I need a different program? any suggestions? Thanks I'm no expert and I'm not even sure if this is the program that the video is using, but try downloading the latest version of adobe flashplayer. I know this program has something to do with video's and has to be kept up to date for many online video's. As you asked, just a suggestion. I hope it works. It is a great video!! Your sure to like it! I got it to work , I have flash player , just needed to click on the correct tabs. Thanks for the info, great video. I found that there is a inbed tab , that brings up stills. Not sure how to copy them. I barely function on the computer. thanks again.
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Great video. Going to make for a nice summer drive to see all these home state stations. We have been to the Texaco in Indepenence, Wi. and it's a great looking station.
Thanks Mike
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Outstanding,thanks for sharing!
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Interesting to watch. Thanks for taking the time to let everyone know about this video.
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Dave GILL, Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
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