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Standard Oil Gas Station. ca. 1945, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, The Standard Oil Company (Indiana) ELECTRIC SIGN Shrinker and Clayton Rds. St. Louis, Mo. STANDARD OILs HUGE ELECTRIC SIGN AND ITS DEALERs SERVICE STATION consume about the same amount of current as an average town of 1000 people. Sign is 40 ft. in diameter and 70 ft. to the top. It required 44 tons of steel and 7 1 / 2 tons of sheet metal. Has 5600 lamps and 2900 ft. of neon tubing with 87 electrical circuits and 5 miles of wire
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Standard Oil Gas Station. ca. 1945, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, The Standard Oil Company (Indiana) ELECTRIC SIGN Shrinker and Clayton Rds. St. Louis, Mo. STANDARD OILs HUGE ELECTRIC SIGN AND ITS DEALERs SERVICE STATION consume about the same amount of current as an average town of 1000 people. Sign is 40 ft. in diameter and 70 ft. to the top. It required 44 tons of steel and 7 1 / 2 tons of sheet metal. Has 5600 lamps and 2900 ft. of neon tubing with 87 electrical circuits and 5 miles of wire
Standard Oil Gas Station. ca. 1945, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, The Standard Oil Company (Indiana) ELECTRIC SIGN Shrinker and Clayton Rds. St. Louis, Mo. STANDARD OILs HUGE ELECTRIC SIGN AND ITS DEALERs SERVICE STATION consume about the same amount of current as an average town of 1000 people. Sign is 40 ft. in diameter and 70 ft. to the top. It required 44 tons of steel and 7 1/2 tons of sheet metal. Has 5600 lamps and 2900 ft. of neon tubing with 87 electrical circuits and 5 miles of wire
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This print from ca. 1945 showcases the iconic Standard Oil Gas Station in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The focal point of this image is undoubtedly the mammoth electric sign that proudly stands tall at the intersection of Shrinker and Clayton Roads. This impressive sign, belonging to The Standard Oil Company (Indiana), is a true testament to its grandeur and magnitude. The statistics surrounding this colossal structure are mind-boggling: measuring 40 feet in diameter and towering 70 feet high, it required an astounding 44 tons of steel and 7 1/2 tons of sheet metal for its construction. Adorned with a staggering total of 5600 lamps and boasting an impressive length of neon tubing spanning over 2900 feet, this electrifying spectacle illuminates the night sky with unparalleled radiance. What's even more astonishing is that this magnificent sign consumes as much electricity as an average town housing a thousand people! With its intricate electrical circuits totaling up to 87 and approximately five miles of wire running through it, one can only imagine the sheer power needed to keep this marvel aglow. Beyond being just a gas station advertisement or commercial landmark, this photograph captures a moment frozen in time - a symbol representing progress, innovation, and American ingenuity during the mid-20th century. It serves as a reminder not only of our ever-evolving society but also pays homage to those who built such remarkable structures that continue to captivate us today.
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