R. W. Lindholm Service Station

The R. W. Lindholm Service Station is a filling station in Cloquet featuring a striking copper cantilevered canopy that extends over the fuel pumps and a lounge with floor-to-ceiling glass walls. The design combines practical fueling needs with architectural elements that transform the waiting area into an observation space overlooking the surrounding landscape.

Completed in 1958 for owner Ray Lindholm, this station was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as part of his experimental approach to roadside architecture. The project cost significantly more than typical filling stations of that era, reflecting the ambitious nature of its architectural vision.

This station was part of Frank Lloyd Wright's vision for a decentralized city where filling stations served as community gathering points. The glass-walled lounge allowed travelers to rest and observe the surrounding landscape while waiting.

The station is located on Cloquet Avenue and continues to operate as a functioning filling station under the Spur brand. Visitors can study the original architectural details inside and from the glass lounge, which offers multiple viewing angles of the structure.

The pointed end of the canopy faces toward the St. Louis River, creating a symbolic link between water-based transport from the past and automobile travel of the present. This directional detail reflects Wright's thoughtful integration of the site into its natural and transportation context.