13 of America's Grandest Gas Stations

[Shel_B]

Yes, it's quite a subjective title, but the stations listed and photographed here all offer a unique feature or fascinating architecture. Perhaps one day you'll fill 'er up at one of these stations, or maybe you already have and are curious about its history ... have fun.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/lists/gas-stations-of-america?

 

[gfh77665]

Not historic, but most Buc-ees have over 100 pumps. Thats unique to me.

https://buc-ees.com/

 

[I<3oil]

That Union gas station is legit

 

[gman2304]

I live about 20 miles from the “ clamshell “ station and It’s on the ‘national register of historic places’ list.

 

[Quattro Pete]

I saw the clamshell one in Winston-Salem.

 

[02SE]

I've stopped at Hollow Mountain several times.

 

[UncleDave]

Vacation as a child including stopping at the two location that existed back in the 70's.

All I'm gonna say is this -

 

[LDB]

Never been but would like to go to a few of those.

 

[loneryder]

I used to go by that Watergate station and I always noticed how high the prices were.

 

[mrsilv04]

Pontiac, IL - 76 pumps

Sigel, IL - 2 pumps

 

[benjy]

great stuff!! thanks for posting!!

 

[tcp71]

Was at a Buc-ee's in Texas recently. Impressive. About half the pumps:

 

[AZjeff]

Shoot, we were through Hanksville Utah last year and missed that one.

I was surprised on our big cross country trip to see several Sinclair dinos.

 

[Shel_B]

Sinclair is quite rare in Northern California, but there are a couple within a few minutes drive from my place. This is the one I pass by most often ... kinda rural.

 

[CharBaby]

My Dad had an ESSO/Exxon station from 1955-1979. I wish that I had some pictures to share.

 

[Dave Hess]

There was a McDonalds in Palm Beach, FL that has a NASCAR and NHRA funny car inside.
I haven’t been there since 2009 so I don’t know if this location was remodeled.
Photo off internet.

 

[2013ecof150]

I’ve driven many times by the Watergate gas station in DC. Years ago when it was an Exxon with those outrageous gas prices, I always saw at least one car getting fuel there.

A few months ago I stopped at a Buc-ees in Sevierville TN for the first time. That place was an absolute circus, my wife and I spent at least a half hour looking around at things inside. Almost every gas pump was occupied. I ended up getting gas at pump #67.

 

[Shel_B]

I’ve driven many times by the Watergate gas station in DC. Years ago when it was an Exxon with those outrageous gas prices, I always saw at least one car getting fuel there.

A few months ago I stopped at a Buc-ees in Sevierville TN for the first time [,,,] Almost every gas

pump was occupied. I ended up getting gas at pump #67.

#67 is my favorite pump at that station. #78 is always in demand as is #26.

 

[4WD]

Pontiac, IL - 76 pumps
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Sigel, IL - 2 pumps
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Got gas at a single/double nozzle Exxon pump today. Had to guess the pump number using my iPhone app

 

[Kernel Potter]

Here's a bit of eye candy and another interesting one to add to the OP's list. It operated until 1996 and now is a museum and tourist stop. This station is about 15 minutes from mrsilv04's, Wallys' mega-station.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambler's_Texaco_Gas_Station

There's also a shot of "Agent Orange" ;o)