There are about twenty of these Standard Oil "Red Crown" stations left. I don't know how many were originally built. These stations were built in the 1920s and 1930s. The buildings have beige glazed brick and red tile roof details. The roofline peaks make them instantly recognizable. Most of these remaining stations are in the Midwest, however, at least one was built as far west as Colorado. If you know of any that are not shown here, regardless of condition and even if they no longer exist, I'd love to hear about them.

Red Crown Mini-Museum formerly Jonesy's Standard station Lafayette, IN

The Red Crown Mini-Museum is housed in a former 1927 Red Crown station. This station was built with one garage bay. In 1936, a second garage bay was added. The station closed in 1979. In 1985, the Tippecanoe County Library bought the property with plans to turn it into a parking lot. The library used the station for storage for awhile and then in 1991, Don Stein, a local business man and car collector stepped in to buy the station and have it restored. It was supposed to take 18 months and $350,000 to restore the station but with the help of local volunteers, it was done in two months and cost less than $60,000. During the restoration, the original roof tiles were found in a warehouse in Ohio and were provided for free. The station currently operates as a museum with Red Crown and Standard gasoline memorabilia and features antique cars from Stein's collection. For more, see this website.

former station Princeton, IN	former Standard Oil station Pontiac, MI

This former station in Princeton appears to be a former Standard Oil. This former Standard Oil station in Pontiac is now used as a law office.

former Standard Oil station Port Huron, MI

The former Standard Oil station, aka Jim's Standard Station, was built in 1922. Around 2003, this station was restored and used as a visitors' information center. In 2008, it housed Great Bakes Station, a bakery. The building was vacant when these photos were taken in 2011.

former Standard Oil station Coldwater, MI

This former Standard Oil station now houses Quality Prosthetic & Orthotic.

former Standard Oil station Dearborn, MI

This former Standard Oil station is most likely also from the 1920s. Shortly after the photos in the top row were taken in 2005, the building was demolished and "recreated" (bottom row of photos) to make more room for pumps and a convenience store. It had been an Amoco and is now a BP station.

former Standard Oil station Monroe, MI

This former Standard Oil station was built in 1933. It now houses Joe's Standard Service. The business still offers repairs but no longer sells gas.

former Standard Oil station Grosse Pointe Park, MI

This former Standard Oil station has been vacant for years. Does anyone know more about this building? This building and the one in Burlington below are the only stations of this type that I know of with these central tower-like features. For more, see this website.

former Standard Oil station Burlington, IA

This former Standard Oil station was built in 1934. It has been used as a residence since 1994. [top row of photos thanks Steve Leek]

former Standard Oil station Sturgis, MI

This former Standard Oil station was built in 1923. The building now houses Barnell's Quality Carpets. The canopy station shown above preceded this building. [vintage photos from Barnell's]

former Standard Oil station Lansing, MI

This former Standard Oil station has been vacant for many years. For more, see this website.

former Standard Oil station Vienna, IL

This former Standard Oil station has been vacant for many years.

former Standard Oil station Aurora, IL	former Standard Oil station Poplar Bluff, MO

This former Standard Oil station in Aurora is occupied by Benton Auto Sales. This former Standard Oil station in Poplar Bluff now houses a repair garage and towing service.

former Standard Oil station St. Louis, MO

This former Standard Oil station has been vacant since at least 2006.

former Standard Oil station St. Louis, MO

This former Standard Oil station is still in use as a gas station and repair shop. This is now a BP station.

former Standard Oil station St. Joseph, MO

This Standard Oil station appears to be used as a residence now.

former Standard Oil station Sioux Falls, SD	former Standard Oil station? Pinconning, MI

This former Standard Oil station in Sioux Falls now houses Diamond Dan's Casino. This former station in Pinconning looks like it was probably built as a Standard Oil station.

More Standard Oil stations: Pueblo, CO Galesburg, IL Battle Creek, MI [gone] Minneapolis, MN [vintage] location unknown [scan thanks Steve Leek]

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