Lucile's Gas Station on Route 66

On historic Route 66, "the Motherhood" across America, stands Lucille's Station. It is in Hydro about 7 miles east of Weatherford, Oklahoma. It opened in 1941 and the family lived upstairs. Late night travelers could honk the horn and someone would come down to fill the tank. (Remember when the attendant did all the work?)

Early highway travel on the first highways was a tremendous upgrade from the dirt, gravel and wagon-rut byways of early America. Route 66 helped build the travel industry as gas stations grew along the way to feed and fuel the traveler. Motor hotels (motels) were created by enterprising people to give the weary a place to rest. 

In parts of Oklahoma, some of the original road and bridges still exists and are passable alongside of the major Interstate Highway.

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Lucile's Station eventually added a pump for Ethyl gas
The Ethyl pump at Lucile's Station.
Lucile's Station from frontage road.
Lucile's Station at sunset


Lucile's Station at Sunset - ink on a sheet of aluminum by Jim Rode
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Lucile's Station on Route 66 ink on watercolor paper by artist Jim Rode at Friday Night Art
Lucile's Station


Location: Hydro, OK 73048, USA

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