Gas Stations by Thomas Vanhaute
[ACC Art Books] ‘The gas station’s attractive visual qualities, multiplied by its omnipresence in the roadside landscape of the mid-20th century have made it – certainly in America – a true cultural icon.’- Thomas Vanhaute This book takes the reader on a photographic journey through time, telling the story of the roadside beacons of the automobile age: the gas stations.
4.8 · 1012+ reviews
Made just for you, never mass produced. Why does it take a little longer?
Most of our pieces are made when you order them, just for you, so less goes to waste and yours arrives fresh, not off a dusty shelf. That's why it can take a little longer than big-box stores, and we think it's worth the wait.
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Starting from the very early years of motoring at the dawn of the 20th century, when cars would fill up at a primitive manual gas pump, to the iconic and sometimes bizarre structures of the heyday of the gas station concept in the 1930s through the 1950s. A concluding section looks at the afterlife of the disused gas station and investigates its adaptive reuse and position as built heritage within the historic urban landscape. Carefully selected and unique historical photographs from archives across the world give insight into the architectural and spatial elements of gasoline distribution. Made in the United States
‘The gas station’s attractive visual qualities, multiplied by its omnipresence in the roadside landscape of the mid-20th century have made it – certainly in America – a true cultural icon.’- Thomas Vanhaute
This book takes the reader on a photographic journey through time, telling the story of the roadside beacons of the automobile age: the gas stations. Starting from the very early years of motoring at the dawn of the 20th century, when cars would fill up at a primitive manual gas pump, to the iconic and sometimes bizarre structures of the heyday of the gas station concept in the 1930s through the 1950s. A concluding section looks at the afterlife of the disused gas station and investigates its adaptive reuse and position as built heritage within the historic urban landscape. Carefully selected and unique historical photographs from archives across the world give insight into the architectural and spatial elements of gasoline distribution.
Made in the United States
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Made just for you, never mass produced. Most of our pieces are made when you order them, so less goes to waste and yours arrives fresh. That's why it can take a little longer than big-box stores.
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[ACC Art Books] ‘The gas station’s attractive visual qualities, multiplied by its omnipresence in the roadside landscape of the mid-20th century have made it – certainly in America – a true cultural icon.’- Thomas Vanhaute This book takes the reader on a photographic journey through time, telling the story of the roadside beacons of the automobile age: the gas stations.
4.8 · 1012+ reviews
Made just for you, never mass produced. Why does it take a little longer?
Most of our pieces are made when you order them, just for you, so less goes to waste and yours arrives fresh, not off a dusty shelf. That's why it can take a little longer than big-box stores, and we think it's worth the wait.
Details
Starting from the very early years of motoring at the dawn of the 20th century, when cars would fill up at a primitive manual gas pump, to the iconic and sometimes bizarre structures of the heyday of the gas station concept in the 1930s through the 1950s. A concluding section looks at the afterlife of the disused gas station and investigates its adaptive reuse and position as built heritage within the historic urban landscape. Carefully selected and unique historical photographs from archives across the world give insight into the architectural and spatial elements of gasoline distribution. Made in the United States
‘The gas station’s attractive visual qualities, multiplied by its omnipresence in the roadside landscape of the mid-20th century have made it – certainly in America – a true cultural icon.’- Thomas Vanhaute
This book takes the reader on a photographic journey through time, telling the story of the roadside beacons of the automobile age: the gas stations. Starting from the very early years of motoring at the dawn of the 20th century, when cars would fill up at a primitive manual gas pump, to the iconic and sometimes bizarre structures of the heyday of the gas station concept in the 1930s through the 1950s. A concluding section looks at the afterlife of the disused gas station and investigates its adaptive reuse and position as built heritage within the historic urban landscape. Carefully selected and unique historical photographs from archives across the world give insight into the architectural and spatial elements of gasoline distribution.
Made in the United States
Shipping & made to order
Made just for you, never mass produced. Most of our pieces are made when you order them, so less goes to waste and yours arrives fresh. That's why it can take a little longer than big-box stores.
Shipping: options and costs are shown at checkout. Orders over $180 ship free.
Questions? Email help@midcenturymoderngal.com or call 888-250-8133, 8am–4pm CST. A real person will help you.
[ACC Art Books] ‘The gas station’s attractive visual qualities, multiplied by its omnipresence in the roadside landscape of the mid-20th century have made it – certainly in America – a true cultural icon.’- Thomas Vanhaute This book takes the reader on a photographic journey through time, telling the story of the roadside beacons of the automobile age: the gas stations.
4.8 · 1012+ reviews
Made just for you, never mass produced. Why does it take a little longer?
Most of our pieces are made when you order them, just for you, so less goes to waste and yours arrives fresh, not off a dusty shelf. That's why it can take a little longer than big-box stores, and we think it's worth the wait.
Details
Starting from the very early years of motoring at the dawn of the 20th century, when cars would fill up at a primitive manual gas pump, to the iconic and sometimes bizarre structures of the heyday of the gas station concept in the 1930s through the 1950s. A concluding section looks at the afterlife of the disused gas station and investigates its adaptive reuse and position as built heritage within the historic urban landscape. Carefully selected and unique historical photographs from archives across the world give insight into the architectural and spatial elements of gasoline distribution. Made in the United States
‘The gas station’s attractive visual qualities, multiplied by its omnipresence in the roadside landscape of the mid-20th century have made it – certainly in America – a true cultural icon.’- Thomas Vanhaute
This book takes the reader on a photographic journey through time, telling the story of the roadside beacons of the automobile age: the gas stations. Starting from the very early years of motoring at the dawn of the 20th century, when cars would fill up at a primitive manual gas pump, to the iconic and sometimes bizarre structures of the heyday of the gas station concept in the 1930s through the 1950s. A concluding section looks at the afterlife of the disused gas station and investigates its adaptive reuse and position as built heritage within the historic urban landscape. Carefully selected and unique historical photographs from archives across the world give insight into the architectural and spatial elements of gasoline distribution.
Made in the United States
Shipping & made to order
Made just for you, never mass produced. Most of our pieces are made when you order them, so less goes to waste and yours arrives fresh. That's why it can take a little longer than big-box stores.
Shipping: options and costs are shown at checkout. Orders over $180 ship free.
Questions? Email help@midcenturymoderngal.com or call 888-250-8133, 8am–4pm CST. A real person will help you.
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