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Fillin’ Stations
Some are tourist attractions. Others are a bit more off the beaten path. Fillin’ stations can transport us to another time and serve as a place to fill up our vehicles and our bellies. Load up the station wagon and drive down for some full-service fun and adventure. B Y G R A C E F U LT Z
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“An old pump in historic downtown Llano.” J A N I C E R E AV E S JAC KSO N E C
“Thomas Reaves waiting to serve the next customer at an Humble station in Livingston, circa 1930s.” B I L LY L A U D E R D A L E PEDERNALES EC
Vintage Gulf full-service fillin’ station in Waco, at North 15th Street and Washington Avenue. T H E R E SA L AG U N A PEDERNALES EC
“Old-time gas station in Schulenburg.”
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