Ambler's Texaco Gas Station
Ambler's Texaco Gas Station, Historic filling station on Route 66 in Dwight, Illinois.
Description
Ambler's Texaco Gas Station is a white wooden building with an arched roof covered in asphalt shingles and residential-style windows with shutters. A canopy extends over three gas pumps in front, creating a simple but functional service station design.
History
Built in 1933 by Jack Shore, the station operated continuously for 66 years until 1999. Its longevity as a working service point made it one of the longest-running stations along Route 66.
Culture
The station blends residential design with a working business in a way that feels natural and unpretentious. This combination reflects how roadside businesses once served as personal enterprises where owners lived and worked in the same structure.
Practical
The restored station now functions as Dwight's visitor center with public restrooms and wheelchair accessibility. Electric vehicle charging facilities are available, making it a convenient modern stopping point along Route 66.
Did you know?
An original wooden icehouse from the 1930s stands north of the main building and remains intact. This rare outbuilding offers a glimpse into how fuel station businesses managed food storage before modern refrigeration became common.
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