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Edwardsville, Illinois: West End Service Station and Visitor Center

This 1927 Route 66 gas station eventually became a dentist's office, then was saved from demolition and converted into a Mother Road museum in June 2023. Vintage gas pumps out front, no gas.

West End Service Station and Visitor Center

Address:
620 St Louis St., Edwardsville, IL
Directions:
West End Service Station and Visitor Center. On Old Route 66, at the southeast corner of what is now St. Louis and West Sts.
Hours:
F-Su 10-4. Lit at night.
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Vintage gas station.

West End Service Station

Awesome little information center! Dog friendly. Lots of photo ops!

[Rogue, 03/27/2024]

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