Gloe Brothers Service Station - Wood River, Nebraska
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 40° 49.338 W 098° 35.663
14T E 534204 N 4519110
Old service station now converted to drive through bank in Wood River, Nebraska.
Waymark Code: WMNX2
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 15
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This service station was built in 1933 coiciding with the development of the Lincoln Highway in the area. The Lincoln Highway, a transcontinental route, is now US30.

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Street address:
609 E. 11th St
Wood River, Nebraska

County / Borough / Parish: Hall County

Year listed: 2000

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event

Periods of significance: 1925-1949

Historic function: Commerce/Trade

Current function: Commerce/Trade

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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