America's Oldest Gas Station - Reighard's in Altoona, Pennsylvania
In a small city of about 50,000 located just 80 miles from Pittsburgh and known mostly for its railroads lies a unique little landmark that's a big surprise to many who hear about it. It's the oldest continually operating gas station in the US, Reighard's gas station has been in continual operation since 1909. Watch as I give an interview to an employee and get the fairly cool history of the place, and be sure to take a gander at the different features that I capture on film. I also make sure to mention that Reighard's is one of only two full service stations remaining in Altoona and the service station itself is a dying breed, mostly having been replaced by the self-serve station like you see at Sheetz and at other convenience stores. I'm aware that this is probably not the most interesting of this type of video that you've seen, but to be fair, the last time I recorded a landmark was on a home movie on one of those old VHS-C camcorders back in the 90's. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this since I want to revive the scenes from life series which I started early last year but it never really took off.
The Oldest Gas Stations
This Mile Marker, we explore the history of two of perhaps America's oldest gas stations.
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Swifty Gas Stations Suddenly Close
MONTGOMERY COUNTY -- Swifty gas stations are swiftly closing across the Miami Valley, and no one seems to know why.
The one on Woodman Drive is one of the only full service gas stations that is still open. However workers say they're closing soon, they're just don't know when. They believe they have about a week left, before their station shuts down, like the one on North Main did last Sunday. Richard Bogan worked there for nine years. He says workers were only given a week's notice.
Just kind of hurt my feelings when it shut down, but nothing lasts forever I guess, he said. A lot of the customers are really upset about it. Especially the older people. Quite a few have said they've never pumped gas in their life. I kind of feel sorry for them.
There used to be around 180 Swifty gas stations throughout the Midwest and South. Bogan says they started shutting down without reason after the founder died last year. The Trotwood location was another recent shocker.
This is where I usually come and it's closed. I'm very surprised. I didn't think anything was wrong with it, said Angela Thomas, a Swifty regular customer.
We tried calling the Swifty corporate offices in Indiana to ask about the closures, but our calls weren't returned.
The smallest gas station in the world
This tiny petrol station was filmed by a Swedish road in some beautiful forests. No attendants, no personnel, 100% self-service. Nice!
What's going on with Swifty's Gas Station in Mishawaka?
It was one of the last full-service gas stations in the area. A place where someone would pump your gas for you.
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Full Service Friday Helps Fight Cancer
ARDEN, N.C. -- A local gas station joined the fight against cancer on Friday.
The Enmark on Hendersonville Road in Arden hosted Full-Service Friday. Employees pumped customers' gas, wiped windows and handed out coupons until 6 p.m. The service was free, but donations were welcome.
We really appreciate the corporate support provided by Enmark and the customers of Enmark, Paul Jeter with the Leukemia
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