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That’s awesome, good to see the buildings being repurposed in such a cool way
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Looking for Michelin items + NJ oil company related items (Mohawk, Guardian, Whiz, etc) + animal-related petroliana + Gargoyle/Shell/Sinclair items
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That’s a cool article Jim.
Although Ford’s Garage restaurants are not repurposed buildings, I was fortunate enough to sell them a bunch of petroliana as decor. It’s neat seeing stuff I found “in the wild” in a nice restaurant.
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Jim, thanks for posting this article. It brings back a lot of good memories. I’ll never forget the day I received a call from Dr. Mildred Caudel to help with this project. It was great to see the support of the Athenians, that stood up to fight to save history and heritage of Athens Alabama.
After doing research at the Limestone County archives, we found out that this station was a prairie style design associated with Frank Lloyd Wright. For several years, this Gulf station sat abandoned, broken windows and decaying woodwork threatened demolition by neglect. With the help of the mayor’s office, preservation commission, and citizens of the community, these projects can make the dream a reality. To those who supported and invested the “SWEAT EQUITY “ in this endeavor, we owe great appreciation and gratitude.
I found these photos when the station was first constructed and when the cafe was added in the same architectural style. Jim, if I remember right, didn’t you put this in a calendar but I’m not sure how to find it. Help!
Thanks, Larry
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Great historic photos, Larry. Thankful that you and others helped to save that classic station. Quite an accomplishment. Yes, the photo you provided was a picture on our old monthly printable calendar back over a decade ago. You can click on "Pictures" near the top of this page and select the Old Gas Station Photo album to browse, or click the following link to go to Larry's picture directly. http://gaspumps.info/gallery/v/photos/calendar/athensallarrynace.jpg.html
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Jim, Thanks for helping find the calendar.
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I found these photos when the station was first constructed and when the cafe was added in the same architectural style. ...love the 'Park and Speak' ad...
Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
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