The Ford Barn

t-head · 09-03-2013, 06:30 PM

While we might think of the combination gas station/convenience stores that are on almost every street corner these days as fairly recent developments, this photo proves that’s not necessarily the case. The image came with no information about it’s date or location. The general appearance of the place and the clothing styles make it look like it’s from the 1930′s.

The signage also gave us some clues. Turret Cigarettes were produced by Ogden’s of Liverpool, a division of Imperial Tobacco, Canada. O’keefe’s Ginger Beer was also a Canadian product, as was Neilson’s Jersey Milk Chocolate. But Tru-Penn was a trademark of American Lubricants located at 1575 Clinton Street in Buffalo, N.Y. So where do you think this neat little station was, in the U.S. or Canada? And when was it open for business?

This photo is courtesy of The Henry Ford, help them and us solve this mystery on The Old Motor.

Lawson Cox · 09-03-2013, 08:48 PM

Don't know anything about this picture, but I have been drinking Orange Crush all my life. I love it with salted peanuts in it. LOL

Vic Piano · 09-04-2013, 06:44 AM

What... No Moon Pies...

My Grandfather (on my mom's side) had a "Fillin' Station" and General Store in Cleveland, Georgia from the late '30 to the early '60's... Lawson, my drink of choice was Nu-Grape sans the Peanuts; I only put them in Coke...

LOL

flatheadfan · 09-04-2013, 07:55 AM

I vote for Ontario (Canada). Cravena cigs and Neilson's milk were both localize Canadian items in addition to O'Keef's ginger beer.

Tom

alan · 09-04-2013, 09:18 PM

OK guys--R-O-C coke cola went with moon pies, peanuts in a coke,

Lawson Cox · 09-04-2013, 10:41 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic Piano

What... No Moon Pies...

My Grandfather (on my mom's side) had a "Fillin' Station" and General Store in Cleveland, Georgia from the late '30 to the early '60's... Lawson, my drink of choice was Nu-Grape sans the Peanuts; I only put them in Coke...

LOL

R C Cola was what we drank with Moon Pies. Nu Grape was a good drink too.

Vic Piano · 09-05-2013, 07:53 AM

I never liked RC Cola

, I prefered Dr. Pepper with Moon Pies

, Nu-Grape went well with Lance Cheeze & Peanut Butter Crackers.

09-03-2013, 06:30 PM	#1
t-head Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: In my machine shop. Posts: 1,047	A Tru-Penn, Gasoline Station – A Merchandising Mystery to Solve While we might think of the combination gas station/convenience stores that are on almost every street corner these days as fairly recent developments, this photo proves that’s not necessarily the case. The image came with no information about it’s date or location. The general appearance of the place and the clothing styles make it look like it’s from the 1930′s. The signage also gave us some clues. Turret Cigarettes were produced by Ogden’s of Liverpool, a division of Imperial Tobacco, Canada. O’keefe’s Ginger Beer was also a Canadian product, as was Neilson’s Jersey Milk Chocolate. But Tru-Penn was a trademark of American Lubricants located at 1575 Clinton Street in Buffalo, N.Y. So where do you think this neat little station was, in the U.S. or Canada? And when was it open for business? This photo is courtesy of The Henry Ford, help them and us solve this mystery on The Old Motor.

09-03-2013, 08:48 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: A Tru-Penn, Gasoline Station – A Merchandising Mystery to Solve Don't know anything about this picture, but I have been drinking Orange Crush all my life. I love it with salted peanuts in it. LOL __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

09-04-2013, 06:44 AM	#3
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: A Tru-Penn, Gasoline Station – A Merchandising Mystery to Solve What... No Moon Pies... My Grandfather (on my mom's side) had a "Fillin' Station" and General Store in Cleveland, Georgia from the late '30 to the early '60's... Lawson, my drink of choice was Nu-Grape sans the Peanuts; I only put them in Coke... LOL __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-04-2013, 07:55 AM	#4
flatheadfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,218	Re: A Tru-Penn, Gasoline Station – A Merchandising Mystery to Solve I vote for Ontario (Canada). Cravena cigs and Neilson's milk were both localize Canadian items in addition to O'Keef's ginger beer. Tom

09-04-2013, 09:18 PM	#5
alan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UPSTATESC Posts: 669	Re: A Tru-Penn, Gasoline Station – A Merchandising Mystery to Solve OK guys--R-O-C coke cola went with moon pies, peanuts in a coke,

09-05-2013, 07:53 AM	#7
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: A Tru-Penn, Gasoline Station – A Merchandising Mystery to Solve I never liked RC Cola , I prefered Dr. Pepper with Moon Pies , Nu-Grape went well with Lance Cheeze & Peanut Butter Crackers. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.