There was a time when even the humble gas station was expected to make an attempt at being an ornament to its neighborhood, and the little buildings were designed by real architects. This little service station right at the end of the Larimer Avenue bridge probably dates from the 1920s, and it has had very few alterations. On the one hand, it makes no attempt to disguise what it is; on the other hand, the polygonal office and shop in front creates an impression of welcoming domesticity that makes the business seem like a friendly neighbor.
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