At one time service stations did more than just sell gasoline: they serviced and repaired cars; they sold auto parts; they sold fishing equipment and fishing licenses; and in rural areas they also rented tourist cabins. Shown below are some museum displays about gas stations and garages.
Northwest Vintage Car and Motorcycle Museum, Brooks, Oregon
The museum includes a replica of a 1930s Texaco service station.
Miracle of America Museum, Polson, Montana
Piccadilly Transportation Museum, Butte, Montana
LeMay—America’s Car Museum, Tacoma, Washington
LeMay Family Collection, Tacoma, Washington
World of Speed, Wilsonville, Oregon
Museums 201
Museums 201 is a thematic collection of exhibits from several museums. More from this series:
Museums 201: Washing machines (photo diary)
Museums 201: Wood-fired kitchen ranges (photo diary)
Museums 201: The blacksmith shop (photo diary)
Museums 201: Ancient Beds (photo diary)
Museums 201: 1958 Automobiles (Photo Diary)
Museums 201: British Motorcycles (Photo Diary)
Museums 201: Car Camping (Photo Diary)
Museums 201: German Automobiles (Photo Diary)