Gas Stations
0 artifact in this set
This expert set is brought to you by:
The staff at The Henry Ford
Gasoline is a competitive business. Brand loyalty is fleeting, and customers often choose a station simply based on which side of the road it occupies. Early retailers attracted customers with courteous service, clever architecture, clean restrooms and, above all, convenience. Gas pumps changed along with motorists' needs, evolving from simple hand-cranked mechanisms to sophisticated electric pumps that calculated quantity and cost.
Gasoline is a competitive business. Brand loyalty is fleeting, and customers often choose a station simply based on which side of the road it occupies. Early retailers attracted customers with courteous service, clever architecture, clean restrooms and, above all, convenience. Gas pumps changed along with motorists' needs, evolving from simple hand-cranked mechanisms to sophisticated electric pumps that calculated quantity and cost.
Detailed Description