The first places that sold gasoline were pharmacies, as a side business. In fact, the first petrol station could be said to be the city pharmacy in Wiesloch, Germany where Bertha Benz refilled the tank of the first automobile on its maiden voyage from Mannheim to Pforzheim.
The world's first purpose built gas station was constructed in St. Louis, Missouri in 1905 at 412 St Theresa Avenue. As to your question, that date could be for a local petrol station.
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Numerous things have happened in history on December 24th. In 1893, Henry Ford finishes his first useful gas motor. In 1922, the London Coliseum opened. In 1935, the National Council of Negro Women was created.
Delaware was the first state to receive statehood on December 7, 1787.Delaware was the first state to receive statehood on December 7, 1787.Delaware was the first state to receive statehood on December 7, 1787.Delaware was the first state to receive statehood on December 7, 1787.Delaware was the first state to receive statehood on December 7, 1787.Delaware was the first state to receive statehood on December 7, 1787.
He was the first man in space. He opened new dreams and a new future.
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested because she refused to move to the back of the bus so a white passenger could sit down. This happened in Montgomery, Alabama.