Keeler's Corner by auntietk
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Some places around here still retain the original settler's names. I love the easy familiarity it brings ... the sense that everyone knows these people, knows where they live, and uses that information to give each other directions on how to get where they're going. The names of people who lived here a hundred years ago live on in the place names. Thrasher's Corner, Murphy's Corner ... this is Keeler's Corner.
This old building is just a few miles from my house, right on Highway 99. (The main drag that runs from Canada to Mexico.) I took this picture through the front windshield of my car. Don't worry - I was stopped at a light!
The flying horse was the advertising symbol for Mobil Oil for years and years - I remember it from my childhood. I only remember those gas pumps as antiques, however! I'm not THAT old! :)
In addition to the vintage car you see here, there are always several Corvettes parked around this building. Sorry about the Toyota ... not a lot I could do about it!
Comments (34)
RobyHermida
Espectacular Tara!! Todo es maravilloso aqui, y esos coches viejos son geniales!! Un abrazo Tara!!! Roby
beachzz
I LOVE this, that flying horse was such a familiar sight when I was kid (oops, that might date me just a bit!!), GREAT shot!!
mbz2662
Super shot :) I remember that winged horse ;)
MrsLubner
My family (grandfather and mother) worked for SOHIO for all their working careers. Mobile Oil had a much cooler symbol. :-) Great shot and the compo is great (minus the toyota...) :-)
lyron
Marvellous shot!
lizzibell
nice capture...
durleybeachbum
Ah yes! Wonderful to see these preserved!
emmecielle
Excellent capture!!! :)
GBCalls
Excellent sight for those who remember, a bit of time preserved for all to see. Well done!
ledwolorz
Beautiful colors and super capture.
awjay
beautiful
MrsRatbag
Wonderful reminder of childhood! But those pumps are a little bit older than I am... Great shot of history!
NekhbetSun
Love the nostalgia :o) and I remember the horse too ! great drive-by shot :o)
ontar1
Cool scene, excellent capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
flora-crassella
….a beautiful photo, how from the “good old” time!!!!
barbdennist
Yes, I remember the flying horse as well. What a great spur of the moment picture.
helanker
A very beautiful shot. Lovely clarity.
hipps13
awesome capture, Tara May warm hug with love, Linda Kaye
november22
Great capture of another age - there's a Pumpkin Corner in MO. just to add to your collection.
CavalierLady
Wonderful shot, love the comparison of old and new!
mermaid
a very intersting shot, Tara, thanks for sharing...smile
fredster66
Really great find and capture.
goodoleboy
Any relation to the talented Ruby Keeler of cinema fame? Excellent clarity, especially considering this was shot through windshield glass. Since I'm more than old enough to remember this stuff of antiquity, it brings back memories of my childhood and beyond.
jocko500
I remember the horse too. wonderful shot this is
lucindawind
wonderful shot !
Richardphotos
when I started my first job the station had pumps similar to these.I do not recall the name of the station but probably Conoco. there is a horse on top of the old Mobil buiding here downtown.it was restored a few years ago I love the old staion and your capture
Cytisus
Superb capture especially through the windshield, we have a little cafe over here with the whole station as the motife will try to get pic. soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PD154
This is fantastic, would love to see that old car some more, those old fuel pumps are GREAT!!!!! :)
mickuk50
if it was`nt for the new car on the left this could of been a shot from yesteryear :o)..excellent tara mick
bebert
very nice view