Buellton, California: Mendenhall's Museum of Gas Pumps and Petroliana
About 90 vintage gas pumps, 400 gas globes, 3,500 signs, and 37 pieces of road-related neon collected by the late gas station owner Jack Mendenhall. Now maintained by his son, Mark.
- Address:
- 24 Zaca St., Buellton, CA
- Directions:
- Off the Avenue of Flags at Zaca St., near Pea Soup Andersons. Displayed in custom-built outbuildings in a junkyard.
- Hours:
- By appt. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 805-689-2402
- Admission:
- $15.00 donation
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Very large collection of gas pumps, metal signs, and a history of the salt flats racers. Open by appointment, okay for photos.
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A high wall surrounding the residential street property prevents in-person glimpses of the collection without an appointment.