John Osterman's Gas Station

865 Route 66, Peach Springs, AZ
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According to the 2012 Route 66 in AZ Survey this is John Osterman's Gas Station that was built in 1928, but that date may be open to question. A sign on the front of the Trading Post next-door shows a photo of what looks like a similar building here standing next to the original one story frame Trading Post. An early (mid-1930s?) postcard shows what appears to be the same building signed as the Peach Springs Super Station with a huge canopy over the service drive.

The gable roof is a much later addition a common fix after a flat roof had leaked often enough to drive an owner to distraction. Going by the number of windows I'm guessing there was a cafe or store inside as well as serving as the gas station office.

The building seems to be continuing to deteriorate with the roof getting a little more swayback every time we go by.

Photo(s): 2013