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- Tourist Maps of Yellowstone National Park and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, 1947 - Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. After automobiles were allowed in the national parks (Yellowstone in 1915), attendance increased dramatically. The growing popularity of Yellowstone, like other parks, led to improvements in roads, campgrounds, parking lots, supply stations, and restrooms--along with an increase in tourist guides and maps like this one produced by Texaco.
- 1947
- Collections - Artifact
Tourist Maps of Yellowstone National Park and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, 1947
Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. After automobiles were allowed in the national parks (Yellowstone in 1915), attendance increased dramatically. The growing popularity of Yellowstone, like other parks, led to improvements in roads, campgrounds, parking lots, supply stations, and restrooms--along with an increase in tourist guides and maps like this one produced by Texaco.
- Texaco Service Station, circa 1960 - A combination of several design disciplines (styling, package design, product design, and graphic design), Walter Dorwin Teague's Texaco station suggested consistency, simplicity, and cleanliness -- a strong corporate identity that enabled Texaco to stand out in a highly competitive marketplace.
- circa 1960
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Texaco Service Station, circa 1960
A combination of several design disciplines (styling, package design, product design, and graphic design), Walter Dorwin Teague's Texaco station suggested consistency, simplicity, and cleanliness -- a strong corporate identity that enabled Texaco to stand out in a highly competitive marketplace.
- Road Map for Michigan, circa 1968 - By the time of this 1968 map, a vast network of freeways through southeast Michigan had not only accelerated the move of thousands of people (mostly white) out of the city of Detroit but also provided access to the many new suburban automobile plants that had previously been located downtown.
- 1968
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Road Map for Michigan, circa 1968
By the time of this 1968 map, a vast network of freeways through southeast Michigan had not only accelerated the move of thousands of people (mostly white) out of the city of Detroit but also provided access to the many new suburban automobile plants that had previously been located downtown.
- Texaco Motor Oil Can, 1966 - The Texas Company, better known as Texaco, had its roots in the Spindletop, Texas, oil strike of 1901. While most of its competitors focused on regional markets prior to World War II, Texaco built itself into a national brand. By 1942, the company had 40,000 outlets across the United States. Texaco sold everything from gasoline to motor oil to household lubricants.
- 1966
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Texaco Motor Oil Can, 1966
The Texas Company, better known as Texaco, had its roots in the Spindletop, Texas, oil strike of 1901. While most of its competitors focused on regional markets prior to World War II, Texaco built itself into a national brand. By 1942, the company had 40,000 outlets across the United States. Texaco sold everything from gasoline to motor oil to household lubricants.
- Texaco Advertisement, "Three Hours Past Midnight," 1940 - During the 1940 summer auto touring season, Texaco gas stations provided All-Night service. This advertisement highlights the comfort this service gave to late night travelers.
- 1940
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Texaco Advertisement, "Three Hours Past Midnight," 1940
During the 1940 summer auto touring season, Texaco gas stations provided All-Night service. This advertisement highlights the comfort this service gave to late night travelers.
- Map of Alabama with a Special Map of the Southeastern United States, 1960 -
- 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Map of Alabama with a Special Map of the Southeastern United States, 1960
- Receipt Pad for Boeckel & Weber Texaco Service Station, Sweet Home, Oregon, circa 1945 - The Texas Company, better known as Texaco, had its roots in the Spindletop, Texas, oil strike of 1901. While most of its competitors focused on regional markets prior to World War II, Texaco built itself into a national brand. By 1942, the company had 40,000 outlets across the United States. Texaco sold everything from gasoline to motor oil to household lubricants.
- circa 1945
- Collections - Artifact
Receipt Pad for Boeckel & Weber Texaco Service Station, Sweet Home, Oregon, circa 1945
The Texas Company, better known as Texaco, had its roots in the Spindletop, Texas, oil strike of 1901. While most of its competitors focused on regional markets prior to World War II, Texaco built itself into a national brand. By 1942, the company had 40,000 outlets across the United States. Texaco sold everything from gasoline to motor oil to household lubricants.
- Texaco Upper Cylinder Lubricant Can, 1960-1967 - The Texas Company, better known as Texaco, had its roots in the Spindletop, Texas, oil strike of 1901. While most of its competitors focused on regional markets prior to World War II, Texaco built itself into a national brand. By 1942, the company had 40,000 outlets across the United States. Texaco sold everything from gasoline to motor oil to household lubricants.
- 1960-1967
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Texaco Upper Cylinder Lubricant Can, 1960-1967
The Texas Company, better known as Texaco, had its roots in the Spindletop, Texas, oil strike of 1901. While most of its competitors focused on regional markets prior to World War II, Texaco built itself into a national brand. By 1942, the company had 40,000 outlets across the United States. Texaco sold everything from gasoline to motor oil to household lubricants.
- Advertising Calendar, "Richardson Texaco Station," 1968 - Promotional giveaways, like this 1968 calendar from the Richardson Texaco Station, could remind patrons about the company and its services every day of the year. The owner of this calendar however found an additional use for this giveaway -- a notepad. The empty spaces are covered with penciled reminders of now uncertain meaning.
- 1968
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Advertising Calendar, "Richardson Texaco Station," 1968
Promotional giveaways, like this 1968 calendar from the Richardson Texaco Station, could remind patrons about the company and its services every day of the year. The owner of this calendar however found an additional use for this giveaway -- a notepad. The empty spaces are covered with penciled reminders of now uncertain meaning.
- Texaco Rust Proof Can, 1960-1970 - The Texas Company, better known as Texaco, had its roots in the Spindletop, Texas, oil strike of 1901. While most of its competitors focused on regional markets prior to World War II, Texaco built itself into a national brand. By 1942, the company had 40,000 outlets across the United States. Texaco sold everything from gasoline to motor oil to household lubricants.
- 1960-1970
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Texaco Rust Proof Can, 1960-1970
The Texas Company, better known as Texaco, had its roots in the Spindletop, Texas, oil strike of 1901. While most of its competitors focused on regional markets prior to World War II, Texaco built itself into a national brand. By 1942, the company had 40,000 outlets across the United States. Texaco sold everything from gasoline to motor oil to household lubricants.