Whiting Bros. Gas (Closed)
Winslow, AZ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Gas for Less. That's the slogan for this Whiting Bros. Gas Station in Winslow, AZ. This Whiting Bros. is boarded up. As stated before, the Whiting Bros. chain has been around since 1926.
Not sure when the exact location opened up back in the day, The station was able to be accessed by both the west and east direction of Route 66 which are one way streets surrounding Winslow. 09-21
Whiting Bros. Gas Station sign
Winslow, AZ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Cruising into Winslow brings you past the weathered, boarded-up remains of this historic Whiting Bros. Gas Station, located on the east end of town along Bales Avenue. Positioned right between East 2nd and East 3rd Streets, this station was built to take full advantage of Winslow's unique split Route 66 alignment, giving easy drive-in access to both eastbound and westbound highway travelers. 09-21
Operating under the chain's famous "Quality Gas for Less" slogan, this location was an essential budget-friendly stop for mid-century motorists traversing the northern Arizona desert. The property featured a multi-bay service setup that handled both routine fuel fill-ups and mechanical repairs for road trippers. After the Whiting Brothers fuel chain scaled down following the 1970s energy crisis, the building took on second lives as High Chaparral Truck Repair and a local U-Haul rental hub before closing for good.
The station
Winslow, AZ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
While the iconic red-and-yellow brand signage was eventually removed from the lot, the boarded-up service station building still stands as an authentic physical relic of Winslow's post-war Mother Road boom.
UPDATE: This east-side Whiting Bros. station in Winslow remains closed and boarded up. The original corporate signage has been removed, but the concrete service building structure remains standing between East 2nd and East 3rd Streets. 08-26
Shell Oil Bulk Plant (Demolished)
Williams, AZ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here are some classic industrial tanks that once stood right alongside Route 66 in Williams, Arizona. Proudly branded with the familiar Shell signage, this wasn't your average roadside corner filling station as it was a heavy-duty wholesale bulk petroleum facility that kept the local area running behind the scenes. 09-21
Strategically positioned between the Mother Road and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad corridor, the plant played a vital logistics role for northern Arizona. Rail tank cars pulled up alongside the property to offload massive quantities of fuel, kerosene, and industrial lubricants into these large vertical steel storage tanks. From here, tanker trucks loaded up daily to supply neighborhood service stations, logging operations, and homestead heating tanks throughout Williams and up toward the Grand Canyon.
For decades, as cross-country motorists rolled into town along Route 66, the towering Shell tanks served as a distinct, industrial landmark greeting travelers at the eastern gateway to the city.
UPDATE: Following the decommissioning of the bulk distribution plant in the late 20th century, the facility was completely dismantled. The vintage Shell tanks, piping manifolds, and loading racks have all been cleared away, leaving an open lot along the tracks where an important piece of Route 66's working-class fuel history once stood. 08-26
Shell Gas Mart (Closed)
Holbrook, AZ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here's an old station that is home to the Shell Gas Mart. Also featuring a food store, this Shell was found along old Route 66 in Holbrook, AZ. Check out the large sign above the canopy. 09-21
Back when Route 66 funneled steady cross-country traffic straight through the heart of Holbrook, stations like this represented the evolution of the American road trip. Combining multi-pump fueling under an extended shade canopy with a walk-in convenience market, it offered a quick one-stop shop for cold sodas, road snacks, and a full tank of gas before drivers headed back out across the expansive northeastern Arizona desert.
As Interstate 40 drew through-traffic away to high-speed exits on the edge of town, many of the independent stations and family-run motels along Navajo Boulevard watched their customer base thin out, eventually shutting off the pumps for good.
UPDATE: The old Shell Gas Mart has long been closed and sits quiet alongside the road. While the pumps are retired and the building remains vacant, the station's distinct architectural profile and weathered overhead rooftop sign frame still stand as a nostalgic reminder of Holbrook's mid-century Route 66 heyday. 08-26
Blue Flame Gas (Gone)
Tucson
,AZ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Check out the boomerang canopy on this gas station which was likely a Phillips 66 "gull wing" variety. The Blue Flame Gas off the old Benson Highway is noteworthy for its awnings that scream of the mid-century when it was likely built. Unfortunately this gem is no longer sitting alongside the road is Tucson. After being painted black years later the whole structure is gone similar to many of the roadside businesses that used to do the old Benson Highway. 07-22
Before Interstate 10 bypassed the area, the Benson Highway carried both U.S. Route 80 and U.S. Route 89, serving as the bustling front door to Tucson for cross-country travelers. The strip was famous for its dense row of neon-lit motor courts, diners, and ultra-modern service stations, each competing for road-weary drivers with flashy architecture. The Blue Flame fit right into that colorful roadside landscape, offering fuel and shade beneath its wide, cantilevered wings.
Blue Flame Gas at dusk (Gone)
Tucson
,AZ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
As traffic shifted over to the interstate, the old highway slowed down, and many of its iconic stops struggled to find a second life. In its later years, the old station stood repurposed and painted solid black—a stark, moody contrast to its bright mid-century beginnings, but still sporting that unmistakable silhouette that made roadside fans pull over for a second look.
UPDATE: Unfortunately, this Googie-style gem is no longer standing alongside the road in Tucson. Like so many classic relics that once dotted the historic Benson Highway corridor, the building and its gull-wing canopy were completely demolished, leaving behind an empty dirt lot where a great piece of roadside architecture used to be. 08-26
Leeland's Friendly Shopper (Gone)
Buckeye
AZ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Check out this old service station that once went by the name Leeland's Friendly Shopper along Monroe Avenue in Buckeye, Arizona. Showing off architectural hints of a mid-century Phillips 66 layout, this neighborhood stop was a familiar fixture in the Gila River valley, combining automotive fueling with a friendly roadside convenience market. 09-22
Positioned along the historic commercial backbone of downtown Buckeye, places like Leeland's provided an essential one-stop hub where drivers could gas up and grab groceries before heading back out onto the desert roads.
UPDATE: The vintage gas station layout is long gone, with the pumps removed and the property completely overhauled. Today, the location remains a downtown staple, operating as the Butcher & Farmer Market and continuing its tradition as a local grocery stop. 08-26
Whiting Bros. Gas (Closed)
Gas for Less. That's the slogan for this Whiting Bros. Gas Station in Winslow, AZ. This Whiting Bros. is boarded up. As stated before, the Whiting Bros. chain has been around since 1926. 
Whiting Bros. Gas Station sign
The station
Shell Oil Bulk Plant (Demolished)
Shell Gas Mart (Closed)
Blue Flame Gas (Gone)
Blue Flame Gas at dusk (Gone)
Leeland's Friendly Shopper (Gone)
