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- Texaco "Fire-Chief" Gasoline Pump, circa 1940 - By the 1940s, drivers watched "computing" pumps like this Texaco Fire-Chief pump automatically calculate the amount of gasoline and the price. This type of pump did away with price charts used by service station attendants. Internal, calibrated gear sets turned numbered wheels allowing quick and easy fill ups and payments.
- circa 1940
- Collections - Artifact
Texaco "Fire-Chief" Gasoline Pump, circa 1940
By the 1940s, drivers watched "computing" pumps like this Texaco Fire-Chief pump automatically calculate the amount of gasoline and the price. This type of pump did away with price charts used by service station attendants. Internal, calibrated gear sets turned numbered wheels allowing quick and easy fill ups and payments.
- Standard Crown Visible Delivery Gasoline Pump, circa 1920 - Before visible gasoline pumps, drivers relied on the accuracy of the pump and the honesty of station owners. Visible pumps, like this circa 1920 example, used a graduated glass cylinder to show customers the quality and quantity of gas being purchased. Glass globes, like the Standard Oil red crown, usually topped the pumps and advertised a company's brand and name.
- circa 1920
- Collections - Artifact
Standard Crown Visible Delivery Gasoline Pump, circa 1920
Before visible gasoline pumps, drivers relied on the accuracy of the pump and the honesty of station owners. Visible pumps, like this circa 1920 example, used a graduated glass cylinder to show customers the quality and quantity of gas being purchased. Glass globes, like the Standard Oil red crown, usually topped the pumps and advertised a company's brand and name.
- Texaco "Fire-Chief" Gasoline Pump, circa 1940 - By the 1940s, drivers watched "computing" pumps like this Texaco Fire-Chief pump automatically calculate the amount of gasoline and the price. This type of pump did away with price charts used by service station attendants. Internal, calibrated gear sets turned numbered wheels allowing quick and easy fill ups and payments.
- circa 1940
- Collections - Artifact
Texaco "Fire-Chief" Gasoline Pump, circa 1940
By the 1940s, drivers watched "computing" pumps like this Texaco Fire-Chief pump automatically calculate the amount of gasoline and the price. This type of pump did away with price charts used by service station attendants. Internal, calibrated gear sets turned numbered wheels allowing quick and easy fill ups and payments.
- Wayne Showcase Gasoline Pump, circa 1940 - Do you want something to do while you wait for the gas station attendant to fill up your vehicle? This circa 1940 gasoline pump has a display case. Station owners could show off various car care products available to waiting drivers.
- circa 1940
- Collections - Artifact
Wayne Showcase Gasoline Pump, circa 1940
Do you want something to do while you wait for the gas station attendant to fill up your vehicle? This circa 1940 gasoline pump has a display case. Station owners could show off various car care products available to waiting drivers.