Gulf Oil CompanyDID YOU KNOW?
Gulf Oil made history in 1913 by opening the
first drive-in service station. Besides
gasoline, it featured free air, water, restrooms
and a lighted sign promoting "Good Gulf Gasoline."
Following the depression, some stations
became very elaborate. A Gulf outlet in
Miami Beach in 1938 called itself the world's
"swankest" service station-a claim few could
dispute. Located next to a yatch harbor,
the station boasted a lighthouse (emblazoned
with the word "Gulf" in 10-foot high letters),
a pier, an enormous cantilevered canopy, and
an attached hotel and restaurant. Framed in hardwood the picture measures
16 1/4 x 15 3/4 inches. Three different mat
colors add to the picture's appearance. Included
in this picture is an art print of a Gulf
station, a Gulf patch, a Commerative
Cover and a 4 cent petroleum industry
stamp issued August 27, 1959.
Our Price: $56.00
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