Old Gas Stations Still Standing

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This one is still standing in my hometown of Cloquet, MN. It is the only gas station designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Originally, the pumps were supposed to hang down from the cantilevered overhang, but that did not pass fire code.



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I would like to see what this looked like when it was first built, I would guess it has been heavily modified throughout it's existence.
Frank Lloyd Wright died in 1959, and I doubt he was doing any gas stations late in his career. Years ago when I was working for a builder/designer we built a home that was heavily influenced by FLW.
I am a big fan of his work. Very interesting.

just found this;
The R.W. Lindholm Service Station in Cloquet, Minnesota was built in 1956. Its design is derived from the Broadacre Standardized Overhead Service Station which was designed as part of the Broadacre City project in the 1930s.
FLW Gas Station Page

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That picture is almost exactly as it looks today. The outside has been virtually unchanged. Even the "rocket" LP tank is still there. I did see the original plans that showed the pumps hanging down and it was a really cool design.

It's my hometown's only claim to fame, besides a stinky papermill.