St. Francis, Kansas             a look at the past

The earliest gas pumps were not located at gas stations. They sat at dealerships, along sidewalks or at curbs.

1920's

Moberly's Service Station aka the Corner Store. It was part of a campground. L to R: unidentified woman, Martha Gudzel Moberly and T.L. Moberly.

1916-1971, This was the Boardman's first store

Majestic Service in 1930 located on Washington (Main) Street. l.r. Ed Firkens and Elmer Felzien