Essential One Visible Gas Pump: Restored To Working Museum Condition – VGP877
- All brass parts are solid polished original brass
- Rare collectors preferred original “Milk Glass” globe
- All sign-age is correct porcelain original era material (no fake foreign made parts or signs used)
- All internals have been polished and rebuilt
- Pump is in working order
- Backed by a century of fine craftsmanship since 1913
Description
Essential One Visible Gas Pump
Gas & Oil has played a big part in the building of the second industrial revolution in America and fuels its existence to this day. In the early 1900s, America began to need more power than the steam engine could provide. power to fuel the machines, cars, boats, tractors, trucks and heavy equipment that allowed for this industrial revolution to become reality. It also helped in a big way to boost our economy, creating many new American jobs. It was the beginning of what makes all of our lives what they are today.
In Alaskas younger years, when it was still just a territory of the United States, gasoline was used mainly to fuel delivery trucks from the docks and the canning companies. their goods could reach the nearby surrounding towns and still be fresh or could be transported by boat or train. It also helped to fuel the fishing trade, including the soon to be booming, Dutch Harbor. As the canneries became more automated with the innovations of the Industrial Revolution, it became much quicker to ship goods to and from Alaska. with the changes made in steam powered ships. You would find gas pumps at and near the docks as well as near the train stations to assure prompt deliveries. This very first gas pump serves as the tangible historical icon for the entire American industrial revolution since it was the beacon that touched the people.
Essential One Visible Gas Pump
Petro Marine Services started out as Andys Oil Delivery in Seward, Alaska in 1936. Dale Lindsey joined Andys as a truck driver in 1956 and then he and his wife, Carol, purchased the company in 1959, marking the start of this family owned business. Today, their son, Kurt, runs the company and their grandsons are also involved with the business.
They built a bulk fuel terminal in Dutch Harbor, Alaska in 1984, and began Petro Marine Services. rapid growth to become one of the largest and oldest petroleum distribution companies in Alaska. Dutch Harbor is the key port for fishing vessels in the North Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea. You may be familiar with Dutch Harbor if you watch "The Deadliest Catch" on The Discovery Channel.
Note: Due to our earned reputation, we have the good fortune to be in high demand by collectors. We always have a waiting list for most items. We suggest if you are looking for a specific collectable, restored to this level, please ask to be placed on our first come, first served list. (Refundable deposit required.) Call 1-800-292-0008
Essential One Visible Gas Pump Info
- All brass parts are solid polished original brass
- Rare collectors preferred original "Milk Glass" globe
- All sign-age is correct porcelain original era material (no fake foreign made parts or signs used)
- All internals have been polished and rebuilt
- Pump is in working order
- Backed by a century of fine craftsmanship since 1913
We are the oldest and largest restorer of fine art, museum quality, historically correct antiques, and supplier of genuine investment quality un-restored classic Americana (namely signs). Museum quality, historically correct means a world class restoration that preserves all original signs, badges, glass with anomalies, natural aged patina, ect. with non structural damage. All age wear and tear is proudly displayed, when possible, on signage and gas pump globes. Contact the Art Factory for information on restoring your antique gas pumps at 1-800-292-0008.
All Vintage Memorabilia Offered Is A Genuine Collectable And Appreciable Asset
All Items Are Of Highest Museum Quality World Class Collector Level
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