Lucille Hamon's Famous Route 66 Gas Station - Hydro, OK
N 35° 32.216 W 098° 35.313
14S E 537298 N 3932667
This classic old gas station is only one of two out-thrust porch/live over style stations left on Oklahoma's Route 66 today.
Waymark Code: WM1RAW
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 06/30/2007
Views: 114
Originally built in 1929 by Carl Ditmore.
Renamed the Provine Station when W. O. Waldrop bought it in 1939.
In 1941 Lucille and Carl Hamon became the new owners. Lucille ran the business for 59 years before she died on Route 66 in August, 2000 but visitors are still welcome to stop for a photo.
Americana: Service Station
Significant Interest: Road Sign
Milestone or Marker: Other Icon
Address of Icon:
N. Frontage Rd (old Route 66)
Hydro, OK USA
Web Site Address: Not listed
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