Winston-Salem, North Carolina -
Shell-shaped Gas Station

Shell-shaped Gas Station

A bright yellow seashell that once serviced North Carolina's gas guzzlers. Roadsideamerica.com Report...

Shell-shaped Gas Station at Night

Hit it at night. Very romantic. [Grove, 10/18/2011]

[RA: A bouquet of dipsticks and the evening would be complete!]

Shell Shaped Gas station

We had a little trouble finding this, but when we did we were in luck. The owner of the property pulled up the same time we did. He was so proud, opened up the station and gave us a tour and history. He had pictures of the 7 other ones that were built. He said that the Shell gas company wanted to make a statement when the horse and buggy was fading away and the gas-powered motors took over. He was trimming the tree over the archway on the left.

There is even an old drive up ramp they used to pull cars up on to repair. It has a fresh coat of paint.

The surrounding yards are equally interesting. Lots of yard art that's for sure. [Linda, 11/19/2010]

Shell-shaped Gas Station

The Shell-shaped Gas Station is lit up at night. Inside you can look in and see some books and things. Be careful if it has rained recently; the gas hoses will fill up with water.

If you travel along Sprague, westward, there are some houses with traditional yard art. You can observe them from the street if you pull over. [VCOM, 03/17/2008]

Old Shell Gas Station

An old Shell Gas station in the shape of a shell! The building looks like the Shell logo. This one is nicely kept up, but lacks the original "Shell" lettering. [Les Parker, 08/11/2001]