John Osterman Gas Station

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John Osterman Gas Station
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Location888 US 66, Peach Springs, Arizona
Coordinates 35°31′44″N113°25′33″W / 35.52889°N 113.42583°W / 35.52889; -113.42583 Coordinates: 35°31′44″N113°25′33″W / 35.52889°N 113.42583°W / 35.52889; -113.42583
Built1932
Built byOscar Ostermann
NRHP reference # 09000543
Added to NRHPMarch 15, 2012

The John Osterman Gas Station is a historic gas station on Route 66 in Peach Springs, Arizona. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. [1]

It was built in 1927 or 1929 or 1932, according to various sources. [2] According to Quinta Scott, it was built by Oscar Ostermann, John's brother, in 1932. [3] The gas station is owned by the Hualapai Indians, who nominated it for the National Register in 2009. Apparently the group has received a National Park Service grant to restore the station. [3]

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References

  1. "Peach Springs gas station named to National Register". (with photo)
  2. "KGUN9". Archived from the original on 2013-01-27. Retrieved 2013-07-07.
  3. 1 2 Quinta Scott (2012). "The Ostermann Station in Peach Springs, Arizona has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places".