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D100892-2
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- 1956-08-17 (Creation)
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Brothers Ramon "Ray" (left) and Quentin "Gib" Gibson posed in front of the pumps at their service station at 1020 Division Avenue on August 17, 1956. The Mobilgas Special was selling at just under 37 cents a gallon. Gibson's Service opened July 1, 1947. When they opened their doors, the Gibson brothers paid $171.24 for 844 gallons of gas. The two pump station was a true service station, where the brothers pumped gas, washed windows, checked oil and air. They worked seven days a week, or traded every other Sunday off. After 41 years of service, the station closed December 31, 1988; the end of an era. (TNT 12/27/1988, pg. B-1, column by C.R. Roberts) TPL-9498
Gibson's Service (Tacoma); Gibson, Ramon; Gibson, Quentin; Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Gasoline pumps--Tacoma--1950-1960;