Not much environmentalism at work in this vine-covered filling station, by chance green is the color which now hide the brand of the gasoline.
The few last gas stations in urban areas are being closed for safety reasons, so this leafy pump is going to disappear soon for good.To answer some of your questions and comments I have to spend some more words about where this gas station is. This is “Viale Marconi”, a tree lined street where I grew up and where my mom still lives. I passed this station every day going to school, because the three schools involved are just around the pumps. I probably bought my first gas here and became a frequent customer, because the words “fill up” were then unknown to me. The green around the pump was probably a way to keep up with the rest of the street or just to get some shadow. There are many self service pumps not far from here, but I was a bit sorry when I saw that sign covered.
Interesting about the gas stations being "moved out". Here many have closed due to lower demand. The land lies empty for seems like 5 years and then they start to build. This will one day be a historical photo.
ReplyDeleteProbably just as good to have it closed. One has to admit that they're certainly going the extra mile in striving for a green touch to their brand.
ReplyDeleteProbably safety reason is superior.
ReplyDeleteStill the leafy pump looks nice:)
I love your take on this, Vogon Poet. Obviously the locals are going to have to be sure their cars are filled up before going home.
ReplyDeleteThe same thing happened here a few years ago. All the old ones with character closed or were shut down.
ReplyDeleteGo GREEN or go away, huh?
ReplyDeleteHow far out will you have to go to get gas? Amazing to see all this vegetation at a gas station. Here in Brattleboro the gas stations are all pavement and concrete and utterly devoid of flora.
ReplyDeleteYes, as brattcat indicated, there is lots of foliage around the pump. Not so here where both old and new pumps and stations are surrounded by concrete.
ReplyDeleteFascinating. Where are people supposed to buy gas? Are the underground tanks old and leaking?
ReplyDeleteGreen is the right environmental color, for sure.
That's a shame for sentimental and practical reasons.
ReplyDeleteIt looks to be a cute little station.
I hope you find a new place for gas!
ReplyDeleteIt's a nice photo and I loved your story that went with it. Thanks for the great post!
ReplyDeleteHow strange, but interesting.
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You still live with mama?!?! :-) Just kidding.
ReplyDeleteI pumped a full tank of gas last week for the first time in over 10 years. That is because I lived in NYC before and didn't own a car until now.
@ Ming - No, it's just a quarter of century that I left mamma's.
ReplyDeleteBut I have to confess that I don't own a car...