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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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bigreddwg Champion Author Tampa Posts:5,002 Points:1,050,605 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 9:32:03 PM Ignore bigreddwg Report Abuse this article makes no sense at all - HOW THE HE DOES A SWEDISH SAILOR LAND IN ARIZONA - NO rivers, bays or oceans that i know of come anywhere near this location in the northern desert/mountains of arizona!?!? john was smart enough to sell his share and move to kingman and tho' his brother ran the shop til his death, when I-40 bypassed the town by quite a few miles, john must have had visions of that future financial disaster?? AS FOR YOU my2002m of tulsa, this site is always looking for member contributions, so get off your lazy A and send in some NEW ARTICLES, OK?!?! [Edited by: bigreddwg at 5/7/2012 10:35:44 PM EST]
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tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,088 Points:2,348,435 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 11:30:30 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Closed in 2007, Hualapais plan to reopen the station, re-establish fuel service, use as a work shop and a retail venue for artisans. The gas station National Register status available for grants and help accelerate the reopening. Back to Route 66! Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
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Don20 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:9,687 Points:2,622,555 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 9:41:12 AM Ignore Don20 Report Abuse 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. Everyone probably stop because they need gas, and drinks....
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