The Associated gas station on the northeast corner of Rexford Drive and Burton Way, Beverly Hills, 1941

The Associated gas station on the northeast corner of Rexford Drive and Burton Way, Beverly Hills, 1941I can’t imagine that the standard greeting at this Associated Gas station was to receive a fresh gardenia from a pretty girl but it sure makes for a nice photo. It was taken on the northeast corner of Rexford Drive and Burton Way, Beverly Hills in 1941. By the pristine look of it, I’m guessing the place was fairly new. I can’t spot any oil spills blemishing that concrete. I wish we could see the price board – I’d love to know how much that guy at the pump in the background was paying.

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2 responses to “The Associated gas station on the northeast corner of Rexford Drive and Burton Way, Beverly Hills, 1941”

  1. M. Mitchell Marmel says:

    https://www.dollartimes.com/inflation/items/price-of-a-gallon-of-gas-in-1941

    1941 Gas Price in Today’s Dollars. How much was inflation?
    In the year 1941, the average retail price of gas in the U.S. was $0.19.

    This is equivalent to $3.39 in 2019 dollars.

  2. Al Donnelly says:

    There’s a Veedol (oil brand) signage over the doorway. Associated-Tidewater was later known as “Flying-A” stations in the western states and all up the coastline. Pretty nice pair of pumps in the picture…no pu,pu,puns intended.

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