Service Stations Of The Past

Can you name, or even remember, all of the service (gas) stations that existed just on 1st and 2nd Ave. So., in Glasgow? It takes very little effort for me to name, or at least remember locations of these stations.

I am thinking of the stations just on Front and Main Street, but there were also many located on Highway 2 within the city limits. Aw, yes, service stations of the past. I would be happy to list those that come to mind, but I do know that I would miss several, so I will leave that to you.

You were able to pull into your favorite refueling place, an attendant came out, usually to fill your gas tank for you, and the courtesy extended to getting your windows washed, oil checked, and maybe airing up a tire or two if needed. Oh, and if you had a flat tire to be fixed or an oil change, this was often done at the same facility.

I have to wonder about the effect the changes in these services might have affected our employment situations. Now, I am an “I can do it myself” person, but I would be happy to have someone do all of the aforementioned items for me. Especially on some of the wet, cold, miserable days we experience!And thank you to those Service Attendants of the past.