Running on Empty: historic preservation of abandoned gas stations in the mobile landscape

GAS

RUNNING ON

EMPTY h i s t o r i c

p r e s e r v a t i o n

of

abandoned gas stations in the mobile landscape

HISTORIC GAS STATIONS

[ Historic gas stations do not need gasoline to be worthwhile establishments; they can keep r unning even when the fuel meters read empty. ]

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HISTORY

TYPES

THE CURBSIDE ADDITION

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THE SHED

THE CURIOUS OBJECT

THE RESPECTABLE STATION

THE HOUSE

THE HOUSE ADDITIONS

THE SUPER-SERVICE STATION

THE SUPER-SERVICE STATION

THE ECONOMIC BOX

THE MODERN BOX

THE STYLIZED BOX

THE SMALL BOX

THE SMALL BOX (with canopy)

THE CANOPY & BOOTH

THE CONVENIENCE STORE & CANOPY

PRESERVING HISTORIC GAS STATIONS

REHABILITATION

continued use

similar use

new use

FEATURES

• form • roof • materials • windows & doors • canopies • interior spaces • signage • site

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

• recognition • cultural significance • architecture • unique character of place • association with architects • adaptability • affordability • operation • sustainability

CONCLUSIONS

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The Old Motor. “Gasoline Stations.” Accessed November, 2014. http://theoldmotor.com/.

Jakle, John A. and Keith A. Sculle. The Gas Station in America. Baltimore, Maryland: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1994.

Randl, Chad. “46: The Preservation and Reuse of Historic Gas Stations.” National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Preservation Briefs. Last modified September, 2008. http://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs/46-gas-stations.htm.

Vieyra, Daniel I. Fill ‘er Up: An Architectural History of America’s Gas Stations. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc., 1979. http://www.ed-hat.com/site/tidbit.