As unregulated businesses, gas stations in the early 1920s consisted of a small building and pump. Early stations provided basic services, such as lubrication and tire repair, and sold oil, batteries and tires. Here’s a small collection of old photos of US gas stations in the 1920s.
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The place is a Texaco Gasoline Filling Station (primarily they filled gas tanks). |
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In case you missed it, this is a Texaco station. |
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Looks like an early "mall". At one location, you could fill up your tank, get a loan so as to look prosperous with a new suit, and have a meal while your spark plugs were changed. |
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Ford Sales and Service. Look at all those Model T's. |
Dome Gas. You better try it 'cause "It's Better". It better be good since they want 23 cents a gallon for it! |
Here we have Super Motor Fuel. |
Four Wheel Drive Autos sales and service. The SUV's of the 20's. 4WD gas is only 20 cents a gallon! |
Simplicity itself. No name gas and motor oil for 20 cents a quart, Wow. |
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Self service back then to. |