Every Gas Station Had a Story
Remember when gas stations pumped your fuel, washed your windshield, checked your oil, and handed you a free road map? Relive the golden age of America’s full-service stations.
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Gas Wars With No Casualties
When my mother announced there was a “gas war” in town, my nine-year-old mind imagined soldiers, tanks, and machine guns. Armed with my Fanner 50’s cap guns and Army helmet, I climbed into the car ready for battle—only to discover that the only fighting was over pennies per gallon. It’s a funny childhood memory and a reminder of a time when neighborhood gas stations competed by giving customers more.