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.
Carillon Historic Park, Dayton, Ohio
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 301/201
This series compares similar exhibits from several museums. More from this series:
Museums 301: Dinnerware (photo diary)
Museums 301: Sewing machines (photo diary)
Museums 201: Saddles (photo diary)
Museums 201: The caboose (photo diary)
Museums 201: Quilts (photo diary)
Museums 201: Railway offices (photo diary)
Museums 201: Jails and prisons (photo diary)
Museums 201: Upright pianos (photo diary)