Teapot Dome. The service station, not the scandal. Located just outside Zillah, WA, the station was created by Jack Ainsworth in 1922 as a commentary on the Teapot Dome oil scandal.
When Interstate 82 was started, the station was relocated approximately 1 mile to its present site. The City of Zillah purchased the building from the private owners in an attempt to preserve the structure. Teapot Dome Service Station was placed on the National Historical Register and was listed on the "Most Endangered List" in 2007.
The first clue to what awaits is this sign, viewable from the highway.
Wow! $1.79?? This looks promising!
There it is, gas pumps at the ready.
A little closer view of the building.
Well, the pump prices match the sign, what could go wrong?
At the pumps, ready to gets me some cheap gas.
Hmmmm… pump no works. Doesn't appear to be anybody home. Maybe check inside. Uhoh!
Too bad, they have all the right stuff advertised.
Maybe they're just remodeling. The meter is running.
I wonder if that's the original paint?
Ah, well, no joy on the cheap gas. After a last look at the teasing pumps & sign I head for home.
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