Pump it up: vintage photos of gas stations
From the USA to Europe
© Getty Images
Cars have been around for a while now, and so have the places where you can buy fuel for them. Service stations might be something we take for granted, but they have been a part of our history since the early 20th century, and chances are you'll visit more than a handful of them throughout your lifetime. In this gallery, we look back at some iconic pictures of gas stations.
Ready for some black and white nostalgia? Click through and celebrate the history of the filling station.
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