Odell, Illinois
On Route 66. The old service station in Odell, Illinois.
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Clean Wash Rooms on Old Route 66
Clean Wash Rooms Sign at the vintage Standard Oil Gas Gas Station on Old Route 66 in Odell, Illinois
Standard Oil - SOCAL
Featuring various can- and bottle filling stations, product packaging lines and product labeling in the late 30's. The film also includes a nice aerial view of the Californian plant, including the harbor and railroad yard.
A 1936 Dodge K52 air flow tanker truck fills up and leaves the fuel bunker site, on its way to gas stations.
One packed product is an ORONITE Cleaning Fluid. The Oronite brand is still in use today.
The Standard Oil Trust was formed in 1863 by John D. Rockefeller. He built up the company through 1868 to become the largest oil refinery firm in the world. In 1870, the company was renamed Standard Oil Company, after which Rockefeller decided to buy up all the other competition and form them into one large company.
The company faced legal issues in 1890 following passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act. That also brought unwanted attention to the company by Ida M. Tarbell, a McClure's Magazine reporter, who began an investigation. Following publication of her report, the Standard Oil Company was forced to break up into separate state companies — the Seven Sisters — each with its own board of directors.
The Standard Oil Trust had quickly become an industrial monster. The trust had established a strong foothold in the U.S. and other countries in the transportation, production, refining, and marketing of petroleum products.The Trust broke up in 1911, which led to the skyrocketing of the trust's stock prices.
More and more Standard Oil companies were becoming common across the country, without the venerable Standard name — often adopting the names of smaller oil companies they purchased. With national attention in the form of mass-advertisement underway, other Standards expanded into those same marketing areas. That resulted in various Standard organizations at war in an all-out battle for turf and the consumer.
Standard Oil was declared a monopoly following several ugly court battles, which eventually broke up the dynasty. Many company assets had to be divided among the companies. One of those was the nationally recognized Standard brand name. The smaller emerging oil companies generally used the popular Red Crown and White Crown labels —without the displaying the Standard label.
When ethyl alcohol became available as an additive to gasoline, most Standards adopted it. That new form of petroleum contributed to increasing benchmarks of excellence for those newly forming fuel stations. The new ethyl product increasingly helped such Standard companies as Vacuum's Mobiloil, as well as Esso Motor Oil's worldwide distribution.
In 1930, the former Standards banded together to form the Atlas Corporation, which stormed into the manufacture of Tires, Batteries, and Accessories (TBA). Those products were then distributed to Standard Oil and Standard-related stations of all denominations, from the Pacific to the Atlantic.
Standard Oil headquarters in New York
Prior to 1911, Standard Oil's operations outside of the U.S. were controlled by Standard Oil Company of New York (Socony), or Vacuum Oil Company. Actual ownership of Socony's overseas interests rested with Standard Oil of New Jersey for accounting purposes. After the breakup, Vacuum Oil kept its overseas companies. Standard Oil of New Jersey found itself having to manage Socony's former properties. Jersey Standard rose to the challenge and is still the primary user of the Standard name outside of the United States.
Today, many other Standard companies that use other names other than Standard include: Esso, Indiana Standard (Amoco, American, Stanolind, Pan-Am), Standard Oil of New York (Socony, Vacuum, Mobil); California Standard (Chevron, Calso, Socal, Caltex); and Ohio Standard (Sohio).
Odell, IL Bicentennial Celebration 7/17/1976, Part 4
2 Fraher Drive in Odell, IL
Great family home on the SE Edge of Odell offers 4 BR's, 2 Full & 2 Half Baths, LR, Kitchen w/Pantry, Appliances, & Dining Area, Walk-Out LL Family Room w/FP, & Nice Below Grade Basement for Storage. 2-Car Att. Garage & Storage Shed. Concrete Patio off LL Fam Room & New Deck off Kitchen are great for Entertaining. Great Back Yard Space for Kids! This home has all New Flooring Throughout in addition to many other cosmetic updates in recent years, & Shows Very Well!
Very cool old gas station in Tucumcari, New Mexico on US Route 66
Beautiful gas station in New Mexico on U.S. Route 66 in July of 2015.
Route 66 visits to 75 years old gas station that owns all year
Route 66 visits to 75 years old gas station that owns all year
Odell, IL Bicentennial Celebration 7/17/1976, Part 1
1952 Fascinating Travelogue From Standard Oil Co. 2 of 4
Midwest Holiday (1952)
Sponsor: Standard Oil Co. (Illinois)
Producer: Wilding Picture Productions, Inc.
Auto travelogue through the sights, monuments and mythologies of America's heartland. A jaded newspaper reporter returns from a long stint in Europe, takes to the highways of the Midwest, and discovers a father-daughter team who help him to realize that his true home lies in mid-America. A fascinating view of Midwestern and Great Plains natural and historical attractions, and a strong statement that mobility equals freedom.
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Abandoned gas station in Oklahoma on US Route 66 very cool
Stopping at an abandoned gas station in Oklahoma on our trip on U.S. Route 66.
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Shea's Gas Station Museum and its owner, Bill Shea, tell the story of American gas stations, showing what they were about half a century ago. United States : Illinois : Springfield. See on map .
Remembering Old Route 66
Song is On the Road Again by Willie Nelson
The Route 66 Road Trip - Highlights From The Mother Road From Chicago To LA
Highlights from Route 66 as we drive from Chicago to LA through 8 US States. Over 3 weeks we drive the full length, 2448 miles of Route 66, the Mother Road, one of the world’s best road trip.
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00:15 Route 66 Start - Chicago
01:07 Joliet, Illinois
01:17 Gemini Giant, Wilmington, IL
01:23 Standard Oil Gas Station, Odell, IL
01:27 Pontiac, Illinois
01:38 Paul Bunyan Statue, Atlanta, IL
01:44 Lincoln, Illinois
01:47 Cozy Dog, Springfield, IL
01:54 Henrys Rabbit Ranch, Saunton, IL
02:15 Cuba, Missouri
02:24 Giant Rocker, Fanning, IL
02:29 Rolla, Missouri
02:33 Devil’s Elbow Bridge, MO
02:54 Gary’s Gay Parita, MO
03:17 Red Oak II, Carthage, MO
03:24 Boots Court Motel, Carthage, MO
03:44 Galena, Kansas
03:52 Rainbow Bridge, Kansas
04:10 Blue Whale of Catoosa, OK
04:13 Tulsa, Oklahoma
04:29 Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum, Sapulpa, OK
04:33 Rock Creek Bridge, OK
04:47 Round Barn, Arcadia, OK
04:49 POPS, Arcadia, OK
05:22 Shamrock, Texas
05:31 McLean, Texas
05:44 Leaning Tower of Texas, Groom, TX
05:50 Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo, TX
06:03 Route 66 Midpoint, Adrian, TX
06:19 Tucumcari, New Mexico
06:40 Santa Fe, New Mexico
07:10 El Rancho Hotel, Gallup, NM
07:30 Painted Desert, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
07:51 Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
07:59 Wigwam Motel, Holbrook, AZ
08:05 Jack Rabbit Trading Post, Arizona
08:23 Winslow, Arizona
08:50 Meteor Crater, Arizona
09:07 Two Guns, Arizona
09:23 Twin Arrows, New Mexico
09:35 Walnut Canyon Bridge, Winona, AZ
09:46 Flagstaff, Arizona
10:06 Deer Farm Road, Flagstaff to Williams
10:15 Williams, Arizona
10:39 South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park
11:00 Seligman, Arizona
11:03 Angel Delgadillo, the guardian angel of U.S. Route 66
11:30 Sitgreaves Pass, Arizona
11:44 Oatman, Arizona
11:56 Wild West Gunfight
12:32 London Bridge, Lake Havasu, Arizona
12:47 Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch, Oro Grande, CA
13:00 Route 66 End - Santa Monica, California
When planning the trip we have found the following Route 66 guides and maps very useful:
EZ66 GUIDE For Travellers
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Route 66 Map Series
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Road Trip USA Route 66
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Route 66 Part 1 'The Road Trip Begins' - Driving From Chicago To Springfield
Our Route 66 road trip begins, after spending a day in Chicago we set off down historic Route 66 from Chicago to Springfield, Illinois.
Here's our pre-trip planning post -
The start of the classic American road trip along the Mother Road. Our first stop was at the old Prison in Joliet where they filmed The Blues Brothers, it was too early to visit the Joliet Route 66 museum so we carried on down the road to the Gemini Giant 'Muffler Man' at the Launching Pad Diner in Wilmington
Next it on to the historic Standard Oil Gas Station in Odell before our lunchtime stop in Pontiac Illinois. We visited the Route 66 Association Hall of Fame & Museum where you can see Bob Waldmire's VW van and his converted Chevrolet school bus that he used when traveling Route 66.
Pontiac is also home to some amazing Route 66 murals and artwork.
Next, a quick stop at the Sprague's Super Service gas station Normal, Illinois before reaching Atlanta, IL.
In Atlanta you’ll find another ‘Muffler Man’ Paul Bunyon holding his precious hot dog which was used to advertise a restaurant in the 1960’s.
Just before we reach Springfield our final stop of our first day on Route 66 we come across Abraham Lincoln himself riding the world’s largest covered wagon, well that’s Route 66.
We spend the night in Springfield, the hometown of Abraham Lincoln.
Next time we travel from Springfield to Cuba Missouri.
When planning the trip we have found the following Route 66 books and maps very useful:
EZ66 GUIDE For Travellers
UK:
USA:
Route 66 Map Series
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USA:
Road Trip USA Route 66
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Route 66 Spotify Playlist -
‘Route 66 Part 1 The Road Trip Begins - Driving From Chicago To Springfield’ - Filmed June 2019
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Vinage Winnebago Camper, Old Route 66
Vintage Willebago Camper parked outside the Standard Oil Gas Station on Old Route 66 in Odell, Illinois
Illinois Adventure #1808 Life in the 1940’s
Selle-Agner Remembering the 1940's exhibit on the second floor of the Route 66 Association Hall of Fame and Museum.
Ron Selle and Darlene Agner, the people behind the donated items, designed the exhibit to celebrate the 1940's period before World War II, during the war and post war. It features three complete rooms of furniture — a kitchen, dining room and a bedroom — and some of the staple items that defined 1940's style.
The exhibit includes a fashion display of dresses and hats from the 1940's, a military memorabilia display for remembering World War II, a section for sheet music from the 40's as well as some instruments, and a section of children’s toys. There is also a newspaper display with major headlines from that decade, including World War II related headlines.
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Clark Co. police are looking for this man who broke into U.S. Highway 61 Oil
Have you seen this man? Police in Clark County are searching for this man who broke into a gas station along Highway 61 Wednesday night. The man seen here broke into U.S. Highway 61 Oil shortly before 3 o'clock in the morning.
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On the bike on Historic Route 66
Illinois Adventure #1808 Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum
The Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum is the repository for thousands of pieces of historic memorabilia from the glory days of the Mother Road. Come learn the history of Route 66 in Illinois, see images of the road's wonderful history, and hear a few great stories about life in America when Route 66 was the most important highway in the nation.
Housed in a historic firehouse in downtown Pontiac, the Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum tells the story of the people and places that have been inducted into the hall of fame. This Pontiac museum displays significant Illinois artifacts from along Route 66. The upstairs features Route 66, A photo Journal, a series of pictures by Michael Campanelli, that captures the true spirit of Route 66.
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