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Gas stations started in Seattle

the world's first gas station was in Seattle 1907

along Seattle's waterfront

John McLean of Standard Oil Company of California in 1907. What would he think now?

Some claim the first gas station was built in St. Louis at 412 S. Theresa Ave in 1905. Obviously Chevron gives Seattle the nod (and the placque).


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