Cucamonga Service Station, Route 66 filling station in Rancho Cucamonga, United States
The Cucamonga Service Station is a filling station built in Spanish Colonial style with white stucco walls and a red tile roof located on Foothill Boulevard. The structure retains original architectural details and now contains displays of objects and photos from the early motoring period.
The station was built in 1915 and operated until 1971, making it one of the last surviving original filling stations on California's Route 66. It documents the growth of roadside service networks that developed as automobile travel expanded across the region.
The station reflects how travelers depended on such places during the early automobile era in Southern California. Walking through it shows how these stops shaped the rhythm of long-distance driving and local commerce along the highway.
Access is available on select days, so check opening times before visiting to plan your trip accordingly. Parking is available nearby and the building is ground level, making it easy to walk through the interior.
Two classic automobiles are permanently displayed on the property, showing visitors what vehicles looked like during the station's operating years. These cars help place the station within the context of the vehicles and travelers that passed through during that era.
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