Gas Stations by Thomas Vanhaute
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“Fill ’Er Up – A Photographic History of the American Gas Station”
From humble curbside pumps to the sleek, neon-lit icons of the highway, [Title] traces the evolution of the gas station as both a functional necessity and a cultural landmark. Beginning at the dawn of the 20th century, when fueling up meant stopping at a primitive manual pump, this photographic history follows the rise of the gas station through its golden era in the 1930s–1950s, when bold architecture and eye-catching design turned these roadside stops into beacons for travelers.
Drawing on rare and carefully curated archival images from around the world, the book explores not only the architectural and spatial innovations of gasoline distribution, but also the social, economic, and aesthetic roles these stations played in shaping the modern landscape. A final section examines the “afterlife” of disused stations, revealing how they’ve been repurposed, preserved, and reimagined as part of our built heritage.
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