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Peach Springs, AZ gas station named to National Register

GasBuddy Blog -- Every now and then we like to share a little slice of America's history, whether it's from the highways you know or the hamlets you've never heard of... And this item comes from Peach Springs, Ariz. (FYI: there are no springs; only peach trees.)

We hear that the John Osterman Gas Station on Route 66 in Peach Springs has been named to the National Register of Historic Places, according to the National Park Service.

Here's what happened: John Osterman was a Swedish sailor who landed in Peach Springs and decided to open a gas station. He was a mechanic who developed a reputation for good, honest work and he would come out and tow your car --day or night-- if you needed it. His brother, Oscar, who joined him, and John sold...

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Submitted May 05, 2012 By: PD

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