Is "Filling Station" (usually pronounced without the "g") a southern term? I have heard it in the south, but that's where I grew up and was wondering if it was used much in other parts of the country. Thanks
Filling Station
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Up here its never used, its "gaz stashun" round these parts
polkanut
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Filling station is used up north too, at least it is in the Upper Midwest.
I don't hear "filling station" much anymore. That term seems to be fading out here, my grandfather used it and I've heard dad use it rarely. The "g" being silent is probably more of a dialectic anomaly. More common is "gas station" now.
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common
It's still common around these parts.
It's still common around these parts.
cornutt
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I recall them being called "service stations" back in the '60s, when most were still full service.
abcomatic
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In central Illinois we say "gastation"; it sounds like one word.
I haven't heard that term used since I was a small kid and even then it wasn't very common except from old people. What else has changed is the disappearance of many local/residential area gas stations here in town. Back in the 60's and 70's in the area we live there were at one time at least 10 gas stations within a square mile of our house.Now just one remains. The vast majority of them now located on the strips around mall land. The old ones that remain are usually just variety stores now.
Here's one of the oldest in town still standing but barely
Here's one of the oldest in town still standing but barely
Some others I remember as a kid, no longer gas stations though and looking quite different now
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ovrphil
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Perrysburg Filling Station
gas-station is what we have said - grandparents said "filling or fillin' station"
We had a large Texaco station at our corner, and they had the oil sitting out, on different displays, but they would fill your tank and add oil if necessary. Imagine today having a full service station.
I used this Perrysburg, Oh station when I worked for NCR and had business there...it looked like this photo, up to about 18 yrs ago or so. It was converted to a large station - "progress" .
gas-station is what we have said - grandparents said "filling or fillin' station"
We had a large Texaco station at our corner, and they had the oil sitting out, on different displays, but they would fill your tank and add oil if necessary. Imagine today having a full service station.
I used this Perrysburg, Oh station when I worked for NCR and had business there...it looked like this photo, up to about 18 yrs ago or so. It was converted to a large station - "progress" .
dustin92
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It is "Gas station" here.
arbilab
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Ugh, southern dialects and idioms. Northern too, for that matter.
I've never heard them called anything but gas stations. Two words or one. Texas is south, but that doesn't mean the same thing as Georgia.
Could be worse. In England one can walk one block and not understand the street language.
I've never heard them called anything but gas stations. Two words or one. Texas is south, but that doesn't mean the same thing as Georgia.
Could be worse. In England one can walk one block and not understand the street language.
That little "fillin station ' in town here I posted above used to have a small overhang and two pumps sort of like the picture of the larger one Phil posted.
I'll post the pop, soda interactive map on another thread so we don't get two going
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Gas Station is the common term here. I can remember "filling" station being used, as well as "service" station, but of course there's no such thing as service anymore.
I remember a few really old stations in the area back my younger days. This is the only one that survived. I remember seeing it abandoned on a downtown corner and feeling resigned to its impending doom. It didn't have the vintage pumps anymore at that time. The two they found for it aren't an exact match, but still present a plausible scenario.
http://historysanjose.org/wp/plan-your-visit/history-park/associated-oil-service-station/
Gas Station is the common term here. I can remember "filling" station being used, as well as "service" station, but of course there's no such thing as service anymore.
I remember a few really old stations in the area back my younger days. This is the only one that survived. I remember seeing it abandoned on a downtown corner and feeling resigned to its impending doom. It didn't have the vintage pumps anymore at that time. The two they found for it aren't an exact match, but still present a plausible scenario.
http://historysanjose.org/wp/plan-your-visit/history-park/associated-oil-service-station/
Upper midwest (the Dakota's/Minnesota): As others have stated, I recall the term filling station being used a lot when I was a kid in the 1960's. Gas station is the common term these days. And remember 'gas wars' when stations would temporarily race each other to the bottom with their prices? I recall spending a fair amount of time in lines to get super-cheap gas.
arbilab
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Texas, when I was first driving in mid 60s, "gas wars" pulled the price down to 17c/gallon. But there were no lines. You just drove in and bought it. No biggie. Next week it might be 19c. Or even (shudder) 21c.
OK, make me go to the inflation calculator. 21c in 1965 would be roughly $3 today, and so it is.
OK, make me go to the inflation calculator. 21c in 1965 would be roughly $3 today, and so it is.
davetranter
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Other side of the 'pond'
'Filling Station' is probably the most popular term here nowadays..... Formerly the term 'Petrol Station' was common, and before that, "Garage forecourt", or just 'Garage'.....
All best
Dave T
'Filling Station' is probably the most popular term here nowadays..... Formerly the term 'Petrol Station' was common, and before that, "Garage forecourt", or just 'Garage'.....
All best
Dave T
It's gas station here or simply "going to get gas". And for those of you who have never bought gas in New Jersey, they still pump it for you. I think there is only one other state in the country that still does that. A nice touch when its freezing out
Around here it is usually gas station but some times service station. The one I go to is actually a full service meaning they pump the gas, will check the oil if asked and usually clean the windshield and rear window if not too busy or if asked. Of course the price per litre is a couple cents more than at a self serve station.
Gary
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firedome
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Those were the days my friend...
but they did end, sadly. It was so cool to roll up to the pump to the tune of the "Ding Ding" of the air-hose-bell inside, and be greeted by the sharply dressed attendent who invariably said" "Fill her up?" Another great way of life now lost.
Our car is the same as this green one, a '58 Chrysler, but not as pretty...yet!
but they did end, sadly. It was so cool to roll up to the pump to the tune of the "Ding Ding" of the air-hose-bell inside, and be greeted by the sharply dressed attendent who invariably said" "Fill her up?" Another great way of life now lost.
Our car is the same as this green one, a '58 Chrysler, but not as pretty...yet!
washerboy
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full service station
There's one in my neighborhood...they have self serve and full service. I think it's really nice..the man that owns the station has been there for years. He has a lot of older adults(that probably should not be driving!!!!) that use the full service side of the pumps. I think he's a bit pricey..but it is an extra service and the older adults appreciate the fact he checks under the hood and checks their tires.
There's one in my neighborhood...they have self serve and full service. I think it's really nice..the man that owns the station has been there for years. He has a lot of older adults(that probably should not be driving!!!!) that use the full service side of the pumps. I think he's a bit pricey..but it is an extra service and the older adults appreciate the fact he checks under the hood and checks their tires.
I remember when Desotos said Fire Dome on the car. I think that was the first car line that I can remember being dropped. I also remember when Buick dropped the "Special" then brought it back in the smaller model. Sorry to go OT.
firedome
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FireDome...
yes, we had a '58, that went to Sweden and we got the '58 Chrysler in New Mexico.
There is a chain around here called Kwik-Fill, and they only do Full Service, meaning fill the tank... they don't evn check oil! Believe in NJ ALL stations are full service , by law, again, only pumping gas for the most part. Miss the "service bays: and "Mechanic on Duty" of those days of yore.
yes, we had a '58, that went to Sweden and we got the '58 Chrysler in New Mexico.
There is a chain around here called Kwik-Fill, and they only do Full Service, meaning fill the tank... they don't evn check oil! Believe in NJ ALL stations are full service , by law, again, only pumping gas for the most part. Miss the "service bays: and "Mechanic on Duty" of those days of yore.
Firedome---being 54 years of age, I also remember when men in caps and uniforms would fill the tank, clean all the windows, check the oil and add washer fluid. It was awesome!
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Here's one for you!
"Fill her with ethyl"
"Fill her with ethyl"
Oregon is the other state that requires gas to be pumped by an attendant. Here in California, an attendant must pump the gas for anyone who is handicapped or otherwise unable to do it themselves. That would best be accomplished by frequenting the same station and establishing a relationship there. Otherwise one would be hard pressed to get the cashier to budge from behind the counter.
That AMOCO station pictured above needed a "Cadiz" station across the street!
That AMOCO station pictured above needed a "Cadiz" station across the street!
