250 feet of property on South Tacoma Way. A Dairy Queen is on the left. Serve UR Self Gas Station and George Dayton Auto Parts are further along South Tacoma Way on the right. Ordered by Queen Petroleum Company. Queen Petroleum Company was owned by F.H. and Paul Lucien, E.W. Bittner and A.J. Brenninger.

Automobile service stations--Tacoma; Queen Petroleum Co. (Tacoma); George's Car Market (Tacoma); Automobile repair--Tacoma; Drive-in restaurants--Tacoma; Dairy Queen (Tacoma); Commercial streets--Tacoma--1950-1960;

In September of 1955, three tow trucks and their drivers stand at the ready in front of Del's Service and Repair at 711 Tacoma Ave So. Del's was owned by Delbert Heim who took over Art's Auto Repair around 1953 and changed the name. The garage specialized in brake repair, and towing was available 24 hours a day. The building was originally constructed in 1929 for a cost of $38,000. The site includes the Washington Grocery (to the left) at 707 Tacoma Ave So. The same builder, Oscar Volk, built the 85 unit brick Washington Apartments to the left of the photograph at 7th and Tacoma Ave So. (actual address 518 So. 7th St.). Del moved his business to 224 St. Helens Ave. in the late 1950s.

Del's Service & Repair (Tacoma); Automobile repair--Tacoma--1950-1960; Wreckers (Vehicles);

Exterior of new service station, Friendly Franks Serv-Ur-Self, ordered by Fletcher Oil Co. The station is offering free gas for its Grand Opening Friday & Saturday. The brand of the gasoline is Veltex. Uncommon in the fifties, the self service station kept prices low by offering no attendants to pump gas.

Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Gasoline pumps--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Exterior of new service station, Friendly Franks Serv-Ur-Self, ordered by Fletcher Oil Co. The station is offering free gas for its Grand Opening Friday & Saturday. The brand of the gasoline is Veltex. The larger building at the rear was most probably the automotive shop. The smaller unit in the center of the pumps most probably held a cashier. Flag streamers flap in the air to call attention to the Grand Opening. Not yet a common sight in the fifties, self service stations were making their mark by offering lower prices.

Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Gasoline pumps--Tacoma--1950-1960;

This view is that of the intersection of Meridian and Valley Road near Puyallup as it appeared on February 25, 1929. The Charles Service Station, dealer in Texaco products, is on the right. Photograph taken for court evidence. G73.1-044

Streets--Puyallup; Charles Service Station (Puyallup);

The Richfield Beacon Service Station opened at 8415 South Tacoma Way in July of 1930. The J.W. Feak Co. constructed the Normandy style building. Edward L. Roth managed the landmark $35,000 service station, which included a 125 ft. tower topped with two 8,000,000 candle power beacons. This Beacon service station was one of 24 operating between Tacoma and Mexico. Each was located on main highways and operated 24 hours a day. Mayor Melvin G. Tennent, pictured above, was the first to buy gas on opening day. TPL-3548; G48.1-019 (Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 7-13-30, E-3 -article & alternate photograph)

Richfield Beacon Service Station (Lakewood); Automobile service stations--Lakewood--1930-1940; Tennent, Melvin Green; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940;

May Day celebrations at the College of Puget Sound. Jones Hall was the site of the annual May Festival, 1931 honoring the mothers of College of Puget Sound students. May Day Queen Lillian Boyd is pictured at center accompanied by Fred LePenske. Harry Brown and Julius Coplan were heralds announcing the arrival of the queen. Carrying bouquets of flowers were the queen's attendants Alice Berry and Bonita Reeder. Three small children, (L-R) Ralph Lemon, Yvonne Battin and Jimmy Davis, were added to delight the crowd. From L-R were students: Harry Brown, Alice Berry, Lillian Boyd, Fred LePenske, Bonita Reeder, Julius Coplan. (1931 Tamanawas yearbook, p. 53)

May Day--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Boyd, Lillian; LePenske, Fred; Brown, Harry; Berry, Alice; Reeder, Bonita; Coplan, Julius; Lemon, Ralph; Battin, Yvonne; Davis, James;

ca. 1942. L. K. Halverson. Mobilgas. Maxwell station. On highway U. S. 99.

ca. 1942. Mobilgas station. Perhaps, located at 2901 South Tacoma Way. 1942 City Directory shows Carl Deitz as owner.

ca. 1942. Mobilgas station. 1942 City Directory shows C.F. Gibson as owner.

ca. 1942. Mobilgas station. Sverre R. " Bill " Haugen.

Mobilgas station. Maxwell station. G Street at South 36th Street, Tacoma.

Maxwell station, Mobilgas. Route 1, Box 431, Spanaway.

Moultrops Service. This Mobilgas station was a combination grocery store and automobile service station. The tiny building was decorated with a variety of signs - Coca Cola, Shelton Maid ice cream, Mobilgas, Goodrich tires & batteries. Cabins were available for rental, steps away from the station. The service station and cabin (s) are still in existence on what is now called Golden Pheasant Rd., south of Shelton, and on the way to Isabella Lake. (Additional information provided by a reader)

ca. 1942. Henry C. and Margaret Turner owned Turner's Cash Market, a Red & White Food Store franchise. They provided rural shoppers with groceries, hardware, and gasoline plus the convenience of a first aid station and Post Office. In 1942-43, Turner's was one of 90 local Maxwell service stations that featured Mobil products. The building was built in 1929 by Gordon L. Foy as the Stop & Shop; Foy's sister Anna was the Lacey post master from 1915 to 1954. Today, the building is home to Allstate Insurance, Top Choice Janitorial Supply and Domino's Pizza. (Interview, Andrea Hein, Lacey Museum, 7/17/2000).

Christopher's Mobilgas, Maxwell station. This small gas station in Olympia advertised "Plenty of Gas" obtainable from its three pumps. A garage or storage unit adjoining the property has its doors wide open.

Mobilgas station. Grove Street at South First, Shelton, Washington.

Mobilgas station. East Fourth Street at Quince Street, Olympia, Washington.

Mobilgas station. West Fourth Street at Tilton, Olympia, Washington.

Inter City Refinery. Mobilgas, Maxwell station. Eastern Oil $1.75 per 5 gallons; Penn Oil, 15 cents per quart. U. S. 99, Route 5, Box 1070, Kent, Washington.

Gale & Monte Service. Mobilgas, Maxwell station.

This was how Buck Morgan & Son's Autotorium at 632 Broadway appeared in June of 1946. The station was located at the corner of 7th and Broadway, across the street from the Elks Temple. The one-stop service and repair station was owned and operated by William "Buck" Morgan and his son Jack W. Morgan. "Buck," who had over 20 years in the automobile repair business, ran the repair shop. They specialized in Buick repair, since "Buck" had spent the previous 16 years working at Mueller-Harkins. Aside from the repair business, they also offered fuel and auto supplies and did lubrication, washing, polishing, storage and parking of automobiles. The second floor was a parking garage accessible by the alley between St. Helens & Broadway. The building at 632 Broadway was sold in the late 1960s and "Buck" Morgan retired. Jack Morgan continued in the automobile business, selling Buicks instead of servicing them. (TNT 12/1/1946, pg. A-18 picture and ad, TNT 10/24/1940, pg. 15- article) (Additional information provided by a reader)

Exterior view of Pinky Young's gas station in August of 1926. According to photographer Marvin Boland's notes, the business was located at South 72nd and Park Avenue. They guaranteed their repair work, sold tires and tubes, provided air and water and even had a supplemental business in soft drinks, groceries, cigars and school supplies. Jersey Milk products were also available.

Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1920-1930; Pinky Young's Station (Tacoma);

Sunshine Service, new General Petroleum Company Mobil station at South 48th and Park. Five automobiles at gasoline pump and two attendants.

Sunshine Service (Tacoma); Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1930-1940;

This is the Valley Forge Service Station as viewed in September of 1945. It was located in Fife, at the SW corner of the intersection of Hwy 99 and 54th Ave., directly east of Andre's Market and across the highway from the Poodle Dog restaurant. The service station offered Standard Oil products and did automobile repairs. Its owners were Henry and Francis Hubbert. The service station was destroyed by fire circa 1948 or 1949. After the fire the service station at the NE corner of the intersection became known as the Valley Forge once the Hubbert's station was no longer in existence. Frank and Richard Spear and another unidentified person would manage the new Valley Forge. (Additional information provided by a reader).

Automobile service stations--Fife--1940-1950; Valley Forge Service Station (Fife);

The One-Stop Market, which also had gasoline pumps, was photographed in September of 1945. The owners' names are printed on the building, Williams and Schrader, but the address is unknown. Signs for Coca-Cola and 7up ("It Likes You") adorn the roof of the covered pumping area.

Automobile service stations--Pierce County--1940-1950; One Stop Market (Pierce County);

The One-Stop Market, which also had gasoline pumps, was photographed in September of 1945. The owners' names are printed on the building, Williams and Schrader, but the address is unknown. Signs for Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola adorn the roof of the covered pumping area.

Automobile service stations--Pierce County--1940-1950; One Stop Market (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);

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);

The Standard Oil gas station located at the Camp Tahoma Auto Camp cabins, 3836 South Tacoma Way. Located next to the cabins was Interstate Motor Sales at 3826 South Tacoma Way. The sign in the background over the auto sale building is for Ace Furnace and Steel at 3740 So. Union.

Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tourist camps & hostels--Tacoma; Motels--Tacoma--1940-1950; Camp Tahoma (Tacoma); Interstate Motor Sales (Tacoma);