Hill & Tibbit Super Service Station, Washington, D.C., 1934
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By 1920, gasoline retailers determined that "island" gas pumps, which drivers could approach from either side, provided the most efficient station layout. They also realized that profits weren't made on the gasoline itself. Retailers instead made money by servicing and repairing cars, or by offering amenities like the "auto laundry" car wash at this station in Washington, D.C.
By 1920, gasoline retailers determined that "island" gas pumps, which drivers could approach from either side, provided the most efficient station layout. They also realized that profits weren't made on the gasoline itself. Retailers instead made money by servicing and repairing cars, or by offering amenities like the "auto laundry" car wash at this station in Washington, D.C.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1934
Subject Date
1934
Creators
Unknown
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.833.P.60090
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.75 in
Width: 10.75 in
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