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In 1964, Powell Beach Service in Trout Creek had their own version of a convenience store.
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In 1964

In 1964, Powell Beach Service in Trout Creek had their own version of a convenience store. Customers could pick up groceries or shop for a motorcycle while their car was being filled by the gas station attendant who would also check the oil and wash the windows. The price at the pump was around 55 cents per gallon (if my calculations are correct that’s about 15 cents a litre.)  It’s enough to make even someone who’s too young to remember yearn for the “good ol’ days.”

 

 



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