clf99 on Nostr: it's been a hundred years since the gas station started peppering our landscape in ...
it's been a hundred years since the gas station started peppering our landscape in America. it took longer in other countries which is part of why we are always ahead
Gasoline stations became common in the United States in the 1910s and 1920s, driven by the rise of the automobile.
First Purpose-Built Gas Station: Opened in 1913 by Gulf Oil in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Early Refueling: Before dedicated gas stations, fuel was sold at hardware stores, pharmacies, or even from barrels at general stores.
Growth in the 1920s: With the mass production of cars, especially the Ford Model T, gas stations rapidly expanded. By 1929, there were over 100,000 stations across the U.S.
Standardization: Early stations were often small and locally run, but brands like Texaco, Shell, and Standard Oil began creating recognizable station networks.
Service Station Era: In the 1930s-1950s, gas stations offered full service, including fueling, oil checks, and car maintenance.
Gasoline stations became common in the United States in the 1910s and 1920s, driven by the rise of the automobile.
First Purpose-Built Gas Station: Opened in 1913 by Gulf Oil in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Early Refueling: Before dedicated gas stations, fuel was sold at hardware stores, pharmacies, or even from barrels at general stores.
Growth in the 1920s: With the mass production of cars, especially the Ford Model T, gas stations rapidly expanded. By 1929, there were over 100,000 stations across the U.S.
Standardization: Early stations were often small and locally run, but brands like Texaco, Shell, and Standard Oil began creating recognizable station networks.
Service Station Era: In the 1930s-1950s, gas stations offered full service, including fueling, oil checks, and car maintenance.