Tankar was a historic brand of low-priced gasoline and oil filling stations operating in the Midwest and South, often known for providing affordable fuel during the mid-20th century.
These gas stations were often located near railroad spurs where gas could be delivered directly to a tank car, which served as the station fuel storage
Wow! who knew...wall murals back then.
ReplyDeleteSo much history in this one photo! From the clear plastic adhesive rectangles glued to the inside of the car windows to prevent fogging (I remember seeing those when I was a kid), to the free promotional dish set displayed on the island and in the office windows, and the juxtaposition of the "Zerone" 'anti-rust' antifreeze ad on the wall, vs the old school alcohol-based antifreeze ad in the window.
ReplyDeleteYou can tell who's a local and who's a Twin Cities visitor by whether they can pronounce "Gluek's Beer" correctly. Minneapolis and St. Paul were home to many flour mills (and other river-powered industry) and flour mills use mill wheels, and that brings us right back home to 'things with wheels'!