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Heafford Junction Service Station
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When Phil Kilinski built this unique Dutch Mill gas station six miles north of Tomahawk in the mid 1940s, he created a whimsical attraction that successfully drew speeding post-World War II vacationers off what was the U.S. Highway 51.
2008
Fay, Mark
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Heafford Junction Service Station Detail (Windmill Ice Cream Shoppe)
2008
The windmill structure continues to attract travelers, but not for gasoline or bait, but for ice cream.
Pence Service Station
2008
Gus Savera built his service garage along Highway 77 in the mid-1940s. It was constructed out of cinder blocks and featured bright blue trim.
Madison — Severson's Service Station
2008
Located at 2089 Atwood Avenue, a former service station was successfully transformed into a diner — Monty's Blue Plate Diner.
Burlington Service Station
2008
Filling station built in 1927, at 148 West Chestnut Street, by Jack Hansen.
Stoddard Service Station Detail (Coca-Cola)
2008
Close-up of Coca-Cola sign, hanging above the front door of the now Tully Realty Office.
Manawa Service Station
2008
This service station, located at 301 South Bridge Street, was built in Manawa during the late 1930s as new, more efficient station designs were constructed throughout the state.
