Standard Oil Company Filling Station

Standard Oil Company Filling Station
Location 638 College St, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Coordinates 36°59′44″N 86°26′20″W / 36.99556°N 86.43889°W / 36.99556; -86.43889Coordinates: 36°59′44″N 86°26′20″W / 36.99556°N 86.43889°W / 36.99556; -86.43889
Area 0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built 1921
Architectural style Early Commercial
NRHP reference # 10000526[1]
Added to NRHP August 5, 2010

The Standard Oil Company Filling Station at 638 College St. in Bowling Green, Kentucky was built in 1921. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.[1]

It was operated as a filling station until 1956. The station was renovated and reopened as public restrooms for the adjacent Circus Square Park in 2009.[2]

The renovation included having reproduction Red Crown Gasoline globes made, funded by the Landmark Association.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2013-11-02). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 Jim Gaines (May 7, 2009). "Standard Oil Station Dedicated". Bowling Green Daily News. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
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