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Ambler's Texaco Gas Station
A landmark on W Mazon Ave, with 37 places within a five-minute walk. One of 7 history & landmarks in Dwight.
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On the National Register since 2001
Ambler's Texaco Gas Station
Ambler's Texaco Gas Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 29, 2001. It is significant for its transportation and architecture at the local level. Its architecture is described as House with Canopy Gas Station. It was listed as part of Route 66 through Illinois MPS.
Ambler's Texaco Gas Station, also known as Becker's Marathon Gas Station, is a historic filling station located at the intersection of Old U.S. Route 66 and Illinois Route 17 in the village of Dwight, Illinois, United States. The station has been identified as the longest operating gas station along Route 66; it dispensed fuel for 66 continuous years until 1999. The station is a good example of a domestic style gas …
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Directions →400-496 W Mazon Ave
The nearest neighbor is Ambler Becker Texaco Station, 1 min walk away.
Address400-496 W Mazon Ave · 60420
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Phone(815) 584-3077
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37 places within a five-minute walk of Ambler's Texaco Gas Station.
🍽️EatOld Route 66 Family Restaurant1 min walk🎭See some artCrazy 80's Car Museum4 min walk🌳Get outsideMow N Go9 min walk
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Ambler Becker Texaco StationLandmark and historical building
1 min walk📜Historic and Architectural Resources of Route 66 Through IllinoisLandmark and historical building
1 min walk🚗P.M.C. CustomsMotorcycle dealer
1 min walk🚗Sennott Brothers AutoBrake service and repair
1 min walk🚗NAPA Auto PartsAuto parts and supply store
1 min walk🛡️Apex Planning Group LLCInsurance agency
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Address
400-496 W Mazon Ave
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Phone
(815) 584-3077
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.