Magnolia Service Station

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Magnolia Service Station
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LocationJct. of Elm St. and US 66, SW corner, Texola, Oklahoma
Coordinates 35°13′8″N99°59′29″W / 35.21889°N 99.99139°W / 35.21889; -99.99139
Arealess than one acre
Builtc. 1930 (1930)
Built byMagnolia Petrolium Co.
MPS Route 66 in Oklahoma MPS
NRHP reference No. 95000028 [1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 23, 1995

The Magnolia Service Station is a historic service station located on Old U.S. Route 66 in Texola, Oklahoma. The station, an affiliate of the Magnolia Petroleum Company, opened circa 1930. The station was one of the westernmost in Oklahoma and became one of the first stops for eastbound travelers to buy gas and auto services in the state. The main building of the service station is representative of the "house" style of filling station; such stations resembled small houses in order to fit into residential areas. [2] [3]

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The service station was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1995. [1]

History

The station opened in 1930, first owned by Albert Hutto, who later sold it to Frank Skinner. The station sold Magnolia Petroleum products until 1955, when it was sold again and began carrying Phillips 66 products, before closing in the 1960s. The structure was originally built with just the central block building, with the canopy and side garage added on later. [4] The sign on the structure, advertising a former mechanic shop, had its lettering removed by 2019.

Condition

Despite historic status, the building remains in an advanced state of decay. As of 2019, the side garage had been completely removed after being damaged for many years, the canopy has partially collapsed, and the interior is also in extremely poor condition.

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
  2. Meacham, Maryjo; Peck, Brenda; Bradley, Lisa; Roth, Susan (May 31, 1992). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Magnolia Service Station" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved April 20, 2014. Accompanied by photos.
  3. Meacham, Maryjo; Peck, Brenda; Bradley, Lisa; Roth, Susan. "National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form: Route 66 and Associated Historic Resources in Oklahoma" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
  4. "Magnolia Service Station". Route 66 Times. 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2020.

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