Standard Oil Company Filling Station Explained

Standard Oil Company Filling Station
Location:638 College St, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Coordinates:36.9956°N -86.4389°W
Built:1921
Added:August 5, 2010
Area:0.1acres
Refnum:10000526

The Standard Oil Company Filling Station at 638 College St. in Bowling Green, Kentucky was built in 1921 by Standard Oil of Kentucky. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

It was operated as a filling station until 1956. The station was renovated and reopened as public restrooms for the adjacent Circus Square Park in 2009.[1]

The renovation included having reproduction Red Crown Gasoline globes made, funded by the Landmark Association.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Standard Oil Station Dedicated . . July 20, 2018 . Jim Gaines . May 7, 2009.