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 Standard Oil Red Crown Service Station - Ogallala, Nebraska Posted by:  gparkes
N 41° 07.586 W 101° 43.172
14T E 271709 N 4556357
This building was constructed as a gas station in 1921. Today, it is a visitors center for Ogallala, Nebraska giving out information for the surrounding area.
Waymark Code: WM85JN
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 02/01/2010
Views: 6
In 1920, the Standard Oil Company started opening up gas stations in Nebraska. The 1920's was a period of growth. In 1919 the first four stores were opened in western Nebraska. By 1930, over 150 stores had been openned.
This brick building with a white canopy roof, looks much the same as it did when it was constructed. Today, it houses a tourist information stand. You can find information on the town of Ogallala, and throughout the region.
Sources:
Street address:
301 N. Spruce Street
Ogallala, NE USA
69153
County / Borough / Parish: Keith County
Year listed: 2004
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event
Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1950-1974
Historic function: Commerce/Trade - Business
Current function: Other
Privately owned?: no
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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Visit Instructions:
Please give the date and brief account of your visit. Include any additional observations or information that you may have, particularly about the current condition of the site. Additional photos are highly encouraged, but not mandatory.
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