Ambler's Texaco Gas Station
Ambler's Texaco Gas Station, Historic filling station on Route 66 in Dwight, Illinois.
The white wooden building features an arched roof with asphalt shingles, residential windows with shutters, and a canopy extending over three gas pumps.
Built in 1933 by Jack Shore, the station operated continuously for 66 years until 1999, making it one of the longest-running service stations on Route 66.
The station represents the evolution of American roadside architecture, combining a residential design with commercial functionalities typical of early 20th-century gas stations.
The restored station now serves as a visitor center for Dwight, offering public restrooms, wheelchair accessibility, and electric vehicle charging facilities.
The property includes an original wooden frame icehouse from the 1930s, which remains intact north of the main station building.
Location: Dwight
GPS coordinates: 41.09392,-88.43946
Latest update: April 1, 2025 10:54
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