Sky Chief
by Mary Machare
Title
Sky Chief
Artist
Mary Machare
Medium
Photograph - Photography And Digital Art
Description
Driving through Gibbsville, Wisconsin, on a Sunday afternoon, I couldn't help but stop and take a photo of this wonderful old filling station.
In 1932, Texaco introduced Fire Chief gasoline nationwide, a motor fuel that meets the octane requirements for fire engines. It was promoted through a radio program over NBC hosted by Ed Wynn, called the Texaco Fire Chief. During this time, Texaco also supplied the Nationalist rebels in Spain with a total 3,500,000 barrels (560,000 m3) barrels of oil
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October 9th, 2013
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Comments (44)
Ben Stone
Hi Mary, I am so glad that these old classic filing stations still exist! I suppose it was like stepping back in time for a moment? Love this image! F/L
Kevin Lane
Lovely nostalgia capture and find Mary, Love this artwork, Thanks for sharing this beauty !!! L/F
Michael Mazaika
Good old slice of Americana. Keep on looking for and finding these gems, Mary. - Mike (V/F)
Guido Strambio
Fantastic street photography capture, vibrant color and vintage atmosphere! l/f/Tw/Fb
Skip Willits
23.3 cents per gallon, great Americana Mary.
Mary Machare replied:
You are the first person to notice!! Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Skip!
Mary Machare
Many thanks to the buyer from Flower Mound, TX for the purchase of a print "Sky Chief." Your support is much appreciated!
Wayne Moran
I want to buy a coke here. Love
Mary Machare replied:
Thank you, Wayne. I think the town just left it standing… it doesn't seem to be a real business any longer.