Gearhead History: A Look At The Classic American Gas Station Through Photos From 1900-1945

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The gas station has been a big part of American life since automobile ownership exploded in the early parts of the 20th century. Over the years these places evolved from greasy, grimy shacks on the side of the road to gleaming centers where mechanics were on duty and everything from routine maintenance and heavy repairs […]

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As with many other things, big corporations and costly regulations ruined things for the little guy. Dream about retailing gas in your very own station today? Pony up $300,000 to $1,000,000.