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- Attendant Talking with Customer at Service Station, April 1936 - The first uniformed gas station attendants appeared around 1914. Attendants worked long hours in all weather, possessed a thorough knowledge of service requirements for various automobile makes and models, improvised quick repairs on the spot, provided directions to lost travelers, and did it all with a smile. Attendants disappeared with the widespread adoption of self-service pumps in the 1970s.
- April 24, 1936
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Attendant Talking with Customer at Service Station, April 1936
The first uniformed gas station attendants appeared around 1914. Attendants worked long hours in all weather, possessed a thorough knowledge of service requirements for various automobile makes and models, improvised quick repairs on the spot, provided directions to lost travelers, and did it all with a smile. Attendants disappeared with the widespread adoption of self-service pumps in the 1970s.
- Service Station Attendant Talking to Driver near Fuel Pumps, April 1936 - The first uniformed gas station attendants appeared around 1914. Attendants worked long hours in all weather, possessed a thorough knowledge of service requirements for various automobile makes and models, improvised quick repairs on the spot, provided directions to lost travelers, and did it all with a smile. Attendants disappeared with the widespread adoption of self-service pumps in the 1970s.
- April 24, 1936
- Collections - Artifact
Service Station Attendant Talking to Driver near Fuel Pumps, April 1936
The first uniformed gas station attendants appeared around 1914. Attendants worked long hours in all weather, possessed a thorough knowledge of service requirements for various automobile makes and models, improvised quick repairs on the spot, provided directions to lost travelers, and did it all with a smile. Attendants disappeared with the widespread adoption of self-service pumps in the 1970s.
- Service Manager Speaking with Man in Car at Ford Super Service Station, April 1936 - In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- April 07, 1936
- Collections - Artifact
Service Manager Speaking with Man in Car at Ford Super Service Station, April 1936
In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- Service Manager Speaking with Man at Ford Super Service Station, April 1936 - In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- April 07, 1936
- Collections - Artifact
Service Manager Speaking with Man at Ford Super Service Station, April 1936
In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- Service Station Attendant Talking to Driver near Fuel Pumps, April 1936 - The first uniformed gas station attendants appeared around 1914. Attendants worked long hours in all weather, possessed a thorough knowledge of service requirements for various automobile makes and models, improvised quick repairs on the spot, provided directions to lost travelers, and did it all with a smile. Attendants disappeared with the widespread adoption of self-service pumps in the 1970s.
- April 24, 1936
- Collections - Artifact
Service Station Attendant Talking to Driver near Fuel Pumps, April 1936
The first uniformed gas station attendants appeared around 1914. Attendants worked long hours in all weather, possessed a thorough knowledge of service requirements for various automobile makes and models, improvised quick repairs on the spot, provided directions to lost travelers, and did it all with a smile. Attendants disappeared with the widespread adoption of self-service pumps in the 1970s.
- Service Manager Speaking with Man in Car at Ford Super Service Station, April 1936 - In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- April 07, 1936
- Collections - Artifact
Service Manager Speaking with Man in Car at Ford Super Service Station, April 1936
In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- Attendant Talking with Customer at Ford Super Service Station, April 1936 - In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- April 07, 1936
- Collections - Artifact
Attendant Talking with Customer at Ford Super Service Station, April 1936
In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- Service Manager Speaking with Man at Ford Super Service Station, April 1936 - In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- April 07, 1936
- Collections - Artifact
Service Manager Speaking with Man at Ford Super Service Station, April 1936
In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- Old Corner Service Station, 1936 - Service stations provided maintenance and repair services to motor vehicle owners. These facilities could be associated with an automobile dealership, or they might be part of a gas station. Automakers supported service attendants through training programs, regular bulletins, and specialized tools and equipment. By the late 20th century, car warranties required more repairs to be done at dealerships.
- May 04, 1936
- Collections - Artifact
Old Corner Service Station, 1936
Service stations provided maintenance and repair services to motor vehicle owners. These facilities could be associated with an automobile dealership, or they might be part of a gas station. Automakers supported service attendants through training programs, regular bulletins, and specialized tools and equipment. By the late 20th century, car warranties required more repairs to be done at dealerships.
- Attendant Talking with Customer at Service Station, April 1936 - The first uniformed gas station attendants appeared around 1914. Attendants worked long hours in all weather, possessed a thorough knowledge of service requirements for various automobile makes and models, improvised quick repairs on the spot, provided directions to lost travelers, and did it all with a smile. Attendants disappeared with the widespread adoption of self-service pumps in the 1970s.
- April 24, 1936
- Collections - Artifact
Attendant Talking with Customer at Service Station, April 1936
The first uniformed gas station attendants appeared around 1914. Attendants worked long hours in all weather, possessed a thorough knowledge of service requirements for various automobile makes and models, improvised quick repairs on the spot, provided directions to lost travelers, and did it all with a smile. Attendants disappeared with the widespread adoption of self-service pumps in the 1970s.