RESTORED 1930'S TEXACO STATION DECATUR IL
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266 West Main Street
Decatur, Illinois
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Welcome to the story of the restoration of a Texaco Service Station.  I hope you enjoy the photos and information! 

Why did I take on this project?  I drove past the deteriorated station many times a day over many years, and was struck by the building's charm, architecture, and possibilities. I finally decided to do something about it.  

This became a 6 year effort, dealing with environmental issues and design research, in addition to the obvious substantial renovation tasks.

What will I do with it?  The restoration did dramatically improve the appearance of the building, but did not prepare the building to satisfy modern commercial expectations.  I plan to use the office area as a personal office space, and perhaps find an antique car to work on in a garage bay.

Yet to be done:  Plans call for a fence between the station and the building to the right.  I may try to find a 1930's era pump to put on the pump island.  I'll be continuously looking for appropriate furniture for the office and equipment for the service bays...
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