Some signs can instantly evoke memories. At Artco Sign Company in the SODO neighborhood of Seattle a vintage gas station sign adorns the front of their business. ‘Flying A Service,’ was the original emblem of Tidewater Oil Company which eventually became Standard Oil. The small, rural neighborhood store that we bought gas from when I was a kid was called Meredith Grocery and they sold Flying A gasoline. Whenever I see one of these vintage signs, I’m immediately transported to the early 1950s, sitting with my sister in the back seat of our 1948 Plymouth, mom in the passenger seat and dad pumping gas. What sign evokes memories for you?
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a great shot when it comes to compsition and colors.
hmmm. maybe an old conoco or amoco gas sign – those remind me of my tiny hometown in wis.
Wow – we got our gas when I was a kid at Flying A too. It was never quite the same gas station when it became a Standard, of course it is completely gone today. Fun shot – great memories.
Your write-up brought back memories of when I was teen, pumping gas at a Texaco, after school and week-ends.
Another one of your great neon finds!
Great shot love the neon sign :) thanks for hosting :)
This is just a lovely sign – wonder where that comes from – A hangar bar?? ;) Great photo!!!
That’s a wonderful image with great colors, and lighting!
LOVE memories like that…and what a sweet capture. Happy weekend, Madge!
ahh memories are sweet. great image madge!
Your father pumped your gas?? I recall in those days that the service stations (emphasis on service!) pumped your gas for you, washed the windshield, and checked your oil. . .and tire pressure, if you wanted. It was one of those reliable first jobs for boys in high school, or men who had some mechanical aptitude. And they also gave out stamps that you saved up for dishes, silverware, or other odds and ends. This was still going on by the time I got my first cars, too, when I could fill up my trusty VW for around $2.50. (Holy cow! Do I sound OLD or what?!?!)
Yes, that was the era all right. But this was a very small mom & pop place and the owners were old at that time (not just a kids perspective, they were older probably in their 70s), so the customer pumped for them.
great shot! so moody :)
Love neon!
Great colors and angle.
Very cool shot!
Love neon.
I love this shot, Madge. Something soothing about its nostalgic feel.
My Dad used to do that too. Would jump out of the car and pump his own gas (way before anyone was supposed to pump their own gas). And then he’d go into the station to pay and half the time just leave the money on the counter because the guy who owned the station was working on a car in the garage. Thanks for hosting the party and thanks for sending me the email reminders, so I don’t forget to stop by!
Always love your neon sign captures. So colorful! xoxo
I love neon and that Flying A sign is a beauty! :)
My favorite gas station signs when I was young were the Mobilgas Flying Red Pegasus.
Great composition. Bright and vibrant colors, and that sky is an amazing blue! :)
Wonderful night shot and perspective, Madge. Love those signs you capture!
Beautiful sign.
i havethe exact same memories, only it was my grandpa at an old country gas station.
new follower, love your blog.
Laurie @ Pride in Photos
Thanks for the follow, Laurie!
What a great find and wonderful capture! Thanks for the opportunity to join you.
I love those neon signs! I remember some when I was a child, when gas was 50 cents a gallon. Mom and dad were talking about the prices then. Boy if they would see them now!
Lovely shot, Madge. Love the contrast between the warm and cool colours.
I hereby bestow upon you the official (*) title of Queen of the Neon Signs.
(*) I just signed a proclamation saying that this title is official.
You’re too funny Kathy… but ‘Queen of Neon Signs’ does have a certain ring to it! Lol… ;-)
Oh, I love neon signs…especially vintage neon! This is a delight!
Wonderful light and color, a beautiful picture with a perfect shot.
Beautiful photo. I like the old Route 66 signs I see out here in the CA desert.
Beautiful photo ans a perfect night shot!
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Oh I just love that sign. We have a couple neons here in the house. Love them!