America's Oldest Gas Station - Altoona PA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 40° 29.638 W 078° 24.701
17T E 719349 N 4485803
Reighard's has been in continuous operation since 1909, making it America s Oldest Gas Station.
Waymark Code: WMNZA2
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member LABBOO
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The present day garage and office are also of historical significance. The construction is unique to the early 1900's, in that exterior walls are made of cinder blocks, a byproduct of the steam engine era. The roof is made of hardened concrete shingles. (This roof was replaced in 2014) . The station was situated beside the railroad line. Fuel was delivered by rail car to above ground tanks. In addition to pumping gasoline at the site, oils were also delivered by truck.

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Address of the station:
3205 6th Ave
Altoona, PA

Type of Gas Station: Still in Service
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