By Just down the main drag from the Whiting Cafe stands this classic old gas station. Needs a little work, but it’s a beauty.
Marquette
On US 56, west of McPherson, there’s a sign that points to the north and says “Marquette 12 miles.” We’ve always said, “Hey, we should go to Marquette sometime,” but when we see the sign we’re either on the way to visit my dad or on the way home. And a trip to and from …
Phillips 66
Across the road from Riverside Park at Neosho Falls is this old building, swallowed by time, and vines. It’s got the pointy front and sides. It’s a classic Phillips 66 station. Dave has a different angle on it.
Downtown Neosho Falls
Looks like an old gas station to me. Two buildings, side-by-side. A tree is growing from the inside out on this second building. Memorial Hall. As someone who grew up in a small town, I feel such an affinity for these places. I know what it’s like to feel the town dissolve around you. But …
Sunfire Ceramics
Sunfire Ceramics – Studio and Store in downtown Lawrence. Also an old Phillips 66 gas station.
Langdon gas station
Langdon (pop. 72) is a small community in Reno County.
P-66
An old Phillips 66 station. Lawrence. The sign above the door is a promo for the Dwayn Bros (an Emporia band) and the F Holes. (?)
Old Gas Stations
A former gas station in Latham. And this photo is blurry, but here’s an old Phillips 66 station, also in Latham.
Vickers
Today’s Flyover People column as seen in The Emporia Gazette: VICKERS Gas prices are lower this month and that’s a blessed relief. Nevertheless, it’s still rather painful to pull up to the pumps. Going to filling stations used to be a whole lot more fun, like in the ‘60s, when (leaded) gasoline sold for 32 …
Bushton
UPDATE: I’ve added Ray Randolph’s comments about Bushton. Yep, I visited BUSHTON! Because … that’s one of the places that The Rice County Kid, Ray Randolph, used to live. Well, he lived near Bushton when he was a youngster, I believe. Instead of driving straight west to Great Bend on US 56 like I always …
Along The Trail
Today’s Flyover People column as seen in The Emporia Gazette. ALONG THE TRAIL Recently, I met my friend Amy for lunch in Wellsville. With gas selling at unspeakable prices, I took full advantage of the trip and visited as many towns as I could on the way home. First though: Wellsville (pop. 1,631). Located in …