Standard Oil Red Crown Service Station

The Standard Oil Red Crown Service Station is a brick building with a white canopy roof located at the corner of Spruce Street and 3rd Street. The structure displays early twentieth century commercial architecture designed simply and directly for its practical purpose.

The building was constructed in 1922 when Standard Oil expanded its operations into western Nebraska. The station served customers from 1925 to 1974 and was added to the National Register in 2004.

The station reflects how automobile culture spread across America and how oil companies made driving possible by creating a network of fuel stops. It shows a moment when owning a car became common and required new types of public places.

The building is located in central Ogallala and now functions as a visitor center for the town. Staff there can provide information about local attractions and regional history.

This station was one of the early standardized filling station models, pioneering how such buildings should look and operate. The Red Crown brand was a trusted symbol for drivers across the country during the early automobile era.

Location: Ogallala

GPS coordinates: 41.12611,-101.71917

Latest update: December 18, 2025 11:40