Sinclair Service Station, Natchez Street (State Highway 15) & Pine Street intersection, southeast corner, Wisner, Franklin Parish, LA
Summary
Significance: The Sinclair Service Station is significant as an intact example of standardized retail outlets constructed in association with large oil companies. Built in 1938, the building exhibits all of the architectural elements originally found on Sinclair Service Stations throughout the country. In addition, the building's history reflects general trends in the development of the oil industry and its effects on the local community.
Survey number: HABS LA-1269
Tags
Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Location
franklin parish, 31.98099, -91.65568
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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