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- Clean Rest Rooms Sign, circa 1955 - Although gas station restroom facilities date back to the second decade of the 20th century, clean, fully equipped restrooms continued to be a problem. During the 1920s and 1930s, oil companies realized that women -- especially the increasing number of women drivers -- were choosing service stations by the cleanliness of their restrooms and signs like this became more common.
- circa 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Clean Rest Rooms Sign, circa 1955
Although gas station restroom facilities date back to the second decade of the 20th century, clean, fully equipped restrooms continued to be a problem. During the 1920s and 1930s, oil companies realized that women -- especially the increasing number of women drivers -- were choosing service stations by the cleanliness of their restrooms and signs like this became more common.
- Texaco Station Restroom Key Fob, 1950-1965 - Restrooms were a powerful incentive to get motorists off the road and into a gas station. Retailers made a point of maintaining clean, comfortable facilities. Restrooms were kept locked, and customers requested keys from the attendant to access them. This system ensured patrons' safety and helped keep the rooms tidy.
- 1950-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Texaco Station Restroom Key Fob, 1950-1965
Restrooms were a powerful incentive to get motorists off the road and into a gas station. Retailers made a point of maintaining clean, comfortable facilities. Restrooms were kept locked, and customers requested keys from the attendant to access them. This system ensured patrons' safety and helped keep the rooms tidy.
- Texaco Station Men's Rest Room Key, circa 1938 - Service stations provided restrooms for the traveling public. This key and tag reminded patrons that the oil companies and station owners maintained a clean and safe "registered" restroom.
- circa 1938
- Collections - Artifact
Texaco Station Men's Rest Room Key, circa 1938
Service stations provided restrooms for the traveling public. This key and tag reminded patrons that the oil companies and station owners maintained a clean and safe "registered" restroom.
- Texaco Station Ladies' Rest Room Key, circa 1938 - Service stations provided restrooms for the traveling public. This key and tag reminded patrons that the oil companies and station owners maintained a clean and safe "registered" restroom.
- circa 1938
- Collections - Artifact
Texaco Station Ladies' Rest Room Key, circa 1938
Service stations provided restrooms for the traveling public. This key and tag reminded patrons that the oil companies and station owners maintained a clean and safe "registered" restroom.
- Texaco Station Restroom Key Fob, 1950-1965 - Restrooms were a powerful incentive to get motorists off the road and into a gas station. Retailers made a point of maintaining clean, comfortable facilities. Restrooms were kept locked, and customers requested keys from the attendant to access them. This system ensured patrons' safety and helped keep the rooms tidy.
- 1950-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Texaco Station Restroom Key Fob, 1950-1965
Restrooms were a powerful incentive to get motorists off the road and into a gas station. Retailers made a point of maintaining clean, comfortable facilities. Restrooms were kept locked, and customers requested keys from the attendant to access them. This system ensured patrons' safety and helped keep the rooms tidy.