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The quirkiest vintage gas stations you can still visit on a road trip, from a photographer who spent 40 years documenting whimsical roadside attractions across the US
The quirkiest vintage gas stations you can still visit on a road trip, from a photographer who spent 40 years documenting whimsical roadside attractions across the US
Between 1972 and 2008, he captured a total of 11,710 images, which are now available under the public domain through the Library of Congress.
Margolies photographed everything from diners to motels to billboards, but took special interest in fast-disappearing gas stations built during the "glory days" of road travel in the early 20th century.
Business Insider combed through Margolies' archive to find the most architecturally interesting gas and auto service stations still around today.
From a dinosaur shed to a teapot dome, here are 6 of the most eye-catching vintage gas stations you can still visit in the US.
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1. Harold's Auto Center in Spring Hill, Florida
Harold's Auto Center photographed in 1979.
John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008), Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
2. Hat n' Boots Gas Station in Seattle, Washington
Hat n' Boots photographed in 1977.
John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008), Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
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3. Teapot Dome in Zillah, Washington
Teapot Dome gas station photographed in 1987.
John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008), Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
4. The World's Largest Redwood Tree Service Station in Ukiah, California
World's Largest Redwood Tree Service Station photographed in 1991.
John Margolies
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5. The Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Cafe in Shamrock, Teas
Fina gas station photographed in 1982.
John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008), Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
7. The Delta Queen Car Wash in Campbell, California
The Delta Queen Car Wash photographed in 1977.
John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008), Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.