Fig. 31. Socony Filling Station, c. 1937.

Fig. 31. Socony Filling Station, c. 1937.

This Socony filling station was one of Montpelier's first modern service stations, employing a canopy over the gas pumps?an architectural concept that became the standard throughout the area. Socony (Standard Oil Company of New York) was a common brand of gasoline and automobile engine products of the day.

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