Flash Gas Station circa 1965-70

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Stoney Creek Historical Society

The image captures the Flash gas station from the mid-1960s, situated on Highway 8 at Homeside Drive. Distinctive for its architecture, the station features two large, mushroom-like canopies that provide cover for the fuel pumps. Underneath these futuristic shelters, classic cars of the era receive service. The station's design, with its bold, simple signage that reads "FLASH" in all caps, exemplifies mid-century modern design influences, blending functionality with a unique aesthetic. A clear sky in the background and a sparsely decorated foreground suggest a typical roadside stop of the time, busy yet solitary in its immediate surroundings.

The image captures the Flash gas station from the mid-1960s, situated on Highway 8 at Homeside Drive. Distinctive for its architecture, the station features two large, mushroom-like canopies that provide cover for the fuel pumps. Underneath these futuristic shelters, classic cars of the era receive service. The station's design, with its bold, simple signage that reads "FLASH" in all caps, exemplifies mid-century modern design influences, blending functionality with a unique aesthetic. A clear sky in the background and a sparsely decorated foreground suggest a typical roadside stop of the time, busy yet solitary in its immediate surroundings.

Name/Title

Flash Gas Station circa 1965-70

Description

The Flash gas station from the early 70's (71 Buick in the picture), situated on north side Highway 8 at Margaret Ave. Now a parkette. On the south side of Highway 8 was the El Morrocco and Johnsons Nursery (now Pine Villa Nursing Home). In the background of the picture Ted's Furniture Store is visible.

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P985