In April of 1950 Nezzer J. "Nez" DuCharme (far right) took over the service station at 1548 Pacific Avenue and opened a new Mobiloil Station. His new station was 10 blocks north of the station that he opened just after WWII at 2601 Pacific. Helping to man the pumps were: (l to r) Bud DuCharme, Bob Morgan and Bob Bender, advertised as the "Busy B's." The station sold a full line of Mobil products including gas, tires, tubes, batteries, accessories. The "Busy Bs" also did tire repairs, battery charging, and car washing and polishing with pick up and delivery service. (Ad TNT 4/14/1950, pg. 27)

Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Gasoline pumps--Tacoma--1950-1960; Nez DuCharme & Sons Depot Service Station (Tacoma); Uniforms; DuCharme, Nezzer J.; DuCharme, Bud; Morgan, Bob; Bender, Bob;

Ed Lee's new Shell Oil station at the intersection of Division and No. Yakima was photographed just before its Grand Opening on March 31st, 1950. The station, at 102 No. Yakima Ave., had a garage for car repairs and new gasoline pumps. For the Grand Opening, 32 hourly drawings were held for prizes, with the grand prize being a set of four Firestone Champion tires. The signpost in front pointed out the directions to the Fox Island and Bremerton ferries and the Stadium city center.The billboard to the left of the station was an advertisement for Shell Oil. Gas at the Grand Opening sold for between 25.2 and 27.2 cents per gallon. TPL-10300

Shell Oil Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Gasoline pumps--Tacoma--1950-1960; Billboards--Tacoma;

Ed Lee's new Shell Oil station at Division and Yakima before opening.The station had a garage for car repairs and fuel islands with gasoline pumps. Firestone tires and automotive parts and accessories were on display in front of the station office. The station's Grand Opening was March 31- April 1, 1950 and featured prize drawings and giveaways.

Shell Oil Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Gasoline pumps--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Gasoline was selling at 25.2-27.2 cents per gallon at Ed Lee's new Shell Oil Station at Division and Yakima. Cars were waiting in line to gas up at these prices, and receive a free set of drinking glasses. Klieg lights and banners also helped to announce the station's March 31st Grand Opening. Several Shell servicemen were waiting on each car in turn, checking under the hood and filling up the tank. The billboard to the left of the station was an advertisement for Shell Oil.

Shell Oil Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Automobiles--Tacoma--1950-1960; Gasoline pumps--Tacoma--1950-1960; Searchlights; Billboards--Tacoma;

Shell Oil Company, Miss Schumacher. Three men hold new radios, possibly an award from the Shell Oil Company, as they each cup an ear in this photograph dated May 9, 1949. The man on the far left attempts to adjust the volume on a black radio.

Shell Oil Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Radios; Business people--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Group of 12 men, Shell Oil Company, Miss Schumacher. Three men in the front row are holding radios, probably a sales or service award. Their names were not provided.

Shell Oil Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Radios; Business people--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Harold's Service Station, 1202 So. 12th St., was owned by Harold W. Conger. Harold's offered their customers Mobilgas products, tires, batteries, recapping, vulcanizing and many automobile accessories. View of Harold Conger filling up an automobile with gas at his service station, photo ordered by West Marquis Incorporated, an advertising agency based out of Seattle.

Automobile service stations--Tacoma; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma; Gasoline--Tacoma--1940-1950; Signs (Notices); Harold's Service Station (Tacoma); West Marquis, Inc. (Seattle); Conger, Harold W.;

Big Six Service was owned by M. A. Martin, they were located at 3826 Sixth Avenue. Big Six offered their customers a full service gas station with a repair shop, fuel oil, battery and tire service, radios and electrical appliances. Exterior view of Big Six Service station, photo ordered by West Marquis Incorporated, an advertising agency based out of Seattle. The man in the hat is reported to be Malvin Andreas Martin. TPL-9267

Automobile service stations--Tacoma; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma; Gasoline--Tacoma--1940-1950; Signs (Notices); Big Six Service (Tacoma); West Marquis, Inc. (Seattle);

Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company was completing a company wide expansion and building program in 1949. The expansion would allow the company to serve their customers better. Exterior view of Mobilgas service station in Milton where a sign indicates a public telephone booth is available next to the gas station. Photograph ordered by Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company.

Automobile service stations--Milton; Telephone booths--Milton; Telephone companies--Tacoma; Telephone industry--Tacoma; Roads--Milton; Automobiles--Milton; Signs (Notices); Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. (Tacoma);

A carpenter works on building the canopy that covered the pumps at Nienaber's Texaco Service Station. Nienaber's was at the corner of Center and K Streets. In the background is Wyman & Kravik Refrigeration.

Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Carpenters--Tacoma--1950-1960

Tideflats property, Shell Oil Company. Storage tanks for Shell Oil, Mobilgas, and Union Oil are seen on the left hand side. Washington Steel & Welding (701 East D Street) is to the left of center and Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (820 East D Street) is along the waterfront on the right. Other industrial sites are seen along the tideflats of Tacoma. TPL-8462

Shell Oil Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Storage tanks--Tacoma; Fuel tanks; Tacoma Tideflats (Tacoma); Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1940-1950; Waterfronts--Tacoma;

The grand opening celebration for the new Hemminger and Ahola Chevron service station was held in early December of 1947. The corner service station sits in a residential neighborhood and features two islands, each with three gasoline pumps. Auto maintenance, RPM lubrication, Atlas Tires and Batteries are all available at this site. View of balloons that were released for the grand opening.

Automobile service stations--Tacoma; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma; Gasoline--Tacoma; Atlas Tires & Batteries (Tacoma); Hemminger & Ahola Chevron Gas Station (Tacoma); Standard Oil Co. of California (Tacoma);

Grand opening celebration for the new Hemminger and Ahola Chevron service station. The corner service station sits in a residential neighborhood and features two islands, each with three gasoline pumps, auto maintenance, RPM lubrication, Atlas Tires and Batteries are all available at this site. View of balloons that were released for the grand opening and flower arrangement that were sent to the new business.

Automobile service stations--Tacoma; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma; Gasoline--Tacoma; Atlas Tires & Batteries (Tacoma); Hemminger & Ahola Chevron Gas Station (Tacoma); Standard Oil Co. of California (Tacoma);

July 3, 1947, saw the opening of Cliff Anderson's new Chevron gas station in Spanaway. The station had two gas pumps and a one-bay compartment for vehicle maintenance and repair. Its address was not provided. (scan of original negative, no print on file)

Automobile service stations--Spanaway; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Spanaway;

Standard Oil Company. A view of Clarkson's Chevron Station at night. An automobile is seen in the service area on a hoist. The station advertises Atlas Batteries, Chevron Supreme Gasoline, and lubrication and washing services. A large Coca-Cola cooler sits outside the garage doors. It was apparently the first Chevron station built in Washington State after WWII. The station eventually closed after the I-5 freeway was completed; it was reopened in 1961 as Gene's Richfield Service. The station stopped serving gas in 1987 and is now the main office of Gene's Towing. For view of building under construction, see D27166-5. TPL-2021

Automobiles--Lakewood--1940-1950; Automobile service stations--Lakewood--1940-1950; Clarkson's Chevron Station (Lakewood); Standard Oil Co. of California (Lakewood);

Standard Oil Co. started doing business in Western Washington in 1886. They were shipping oil from Cleveland, Ohio to Tacoma in box and tank railroad cars. They have consistently grown and expanded and have new offices in the Tacoma Tideflats area. View of new Standard Oil service station located at 9212 South Tacoma Way. It was purchased by Gene L. Myers in 1961 and is still owned by him in 2003. The business is now Gene's Towing.

Automobile service stations--Lakewood; Garages--Lakewood; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Lakewood; Standard Oil Co. of California (Lakewood);

Buck & Sons was owned and operated by Parker J. Buck. They were remodeling this building, which would house their business. Buck and Sons manufactured farm machinery, sold Ford tractors, repaired tractors and sold tractor tires. View of Floyd's Service Station featuring Signal products (Also see D21760-2). TPL-6410

Automobile service stations--Tacoma; Gasoline pumps--Tacoma; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma; Buck & Sons Tractor & Implement Co. (Tacoma);

Standard Oil Co. started doing business in Tacoma in 1886, by shipping oil from Cleveland, Ohio to Tacoma in box and tank cars. They have grown and expanded and now have new offices and tanks on the Tideflats.View of new Standard Oil service station in Tacoma and Tahoma Motor Court on left side. TPL-3543

Automobile service stations--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma; Standard Oil Co. of California (Tacoma);

Roy A. Vaughan's Standard Service Station and the Bungalow Cabin Camp at Pacific Avenue and Sales Road. Roy Vaughan and his wife Thelma owned, operated and lived at this site, which included an automobile service and repair shop and an automobile travel court with cabins.

Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Motels--Tacoma--1940-1950; Standard Oil Co. of California (Tacoma); Bungalow Cabin Camp (Tacoma); Tourist camps & hostels--Tacoma;

Roy A. Vaughan's Standard Service Station and the Bungalow Cabin Camp at Pacific Avenue and Sales Road. Roy Vaughan and his wife Thelma owned, operated and lived at this site. It included an automobile service and repair shop, and an automobile travel court with cabins.

Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Motels--Tacoma--1940-1950; Standard Oil Co. of California (Tacoma); Bungalow Cabin Camp (Tacoma); Tourist camps & hostels--Tacoma;

A Standard Oil service station, location unknown. The pumping station in the front has three gasoline pumps available. The ground around the station is covered with gravel, not pavement. This is the same station as image #69.

Automobile service stations--Pierce County; Standard Oil Co. of California (Tacoma);

A Standard Oil service station, location unknown. The pumping station in the front has three gasoline pumps available. The ground around the station is covered with gravel, not pavement. This is the same station as image #70.

Automobile service stations--Pierce County; Standard Oil Co. of California (Tacoma);

A truck prepares to fill up at an unidentified Standard Oil station in September of 1945. The station is located at an unidentified Pierce County location. There are three gasoline pumps. This is the same station as image #62.

Automobile service stations--Pierce County;

A truck prepares to fill up at an unidentified Standard Oil station in September of 1945. The station is located at an unidentified Pierce County location. This is the same station as image #64.

Automobile service stations--Pierce County;

The MJM Service station, 6647 South Tacoma Way; photographed in September of 1945. The station was owned by Earl M. Morrison, William J. Joyce and Fay O. Morrison and built in 1924. There are two covered areas. Several automobiles are parked in the rear of the station. Two gasoline pumps are available at the front of the service station. The station was located next to the C.H. McNeil Candy Shop at 6643 South Tacoma Way.

Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1940-1950; MJM Service Station (Tacoma);

Picton's Garage and automobile service station; photograph taken in September of 1945 at an unknown location. A mechanic and another man check under the hood of a panel van.

Automobile service stations--Pierce County; Picton's Garage (Pierce County);

Picton's Garage and automobile service station; photograph taken in September of 1945 at an unknown location.

Automobile service stations--Pierce County; Picton's Garage (Pierce County);

Rudolph L. (Bud) Abraham's Standard Oil service station in September of 1945. The station was built in 1927 for the Delin Tire Co. It was remodeled in 1934 to be a Standard Oil service station.

Abraham's Service Station (Tacoma); Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Rudolph L. (Bud) Abraham's Standard Oil service station in September of 1945. The station was built in 1927 for the Delin Tire Co. It was remodeled in 1934 to be a Standard Oil service station. In the photograph, it is shown next to the Home Electric Co. at 1316 A St.

Abraham's Service Station (Tacoma); Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Standard Oil service station located at Mallon Ford, 5617 South Tacoma Way. The Ford dealership structure was built in 1917 for the Edward P. Leonard Ford Agency. Tommy Mallon had the gas station added in 1938.

Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Mallon Motors, Inc. (Tacoma);