These prototype Cities Service gas stations were part of the corporate design taken on by Henry Dreyfuss and Associates. The white enamel, large glass areas with green logo and highlights made for a very modern and attractive look, and the tall pylons with distinctive logo was instantly identifiable along the highway.
And regular is 26 7/10 per gallon!
Cities Service was bought by the Occidental Petroleum Company in 1982 and the name changed to Citgo.
Such clean sharp lines and dramatic appeal would be welcome today too.
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