Texaco Collection

TEXACO ADVERTISEMENT, 1929. American magazine advertisement for Texaco gasoline, 1929

A group of African American men sitting on the porch of a country store, with the owners brother standing in
COUNTRY STORE, 1939. A group of African American men sitting on the porch of a country store, with the owners brother standing in the doorway

TEXACO ADVERTISEMENT, 1951. American advertisement for Texaco Fire Chief gasoline, 1951

Eerie Street, Bisbee, Arizona, USA

USA, New Jersey, Elmer, old Texaco gas station

1975 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 07: Vittorio Brambilla runs along the side of the track during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 07

Thornaby car parking problem. 1971

USA, Wyoming, Rawlins, Texaco Station

Gas pump. Route 66 State Park Visitor Center. Missouri, USA
Old gas pump inside the Route 66 State Park Visitor Center. State of Missouri, United States

Zeppelin airship - two cover designs
Zeppelin airship on two cover designs. Unusual USS Akron promotional two-sided advertising card, copy of the Texaco Star showing the Zeppelin airship flying over New York

1979 fuel shortage
A Texaco petrol station runs out of petrol during a national petrol shortage brought about by a price rise by OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries)

4th of July celebration, St. Helena Island, S. C. 1939. Creator: Marion Post Wolcott
4th of July celebration, St. Helena Island, South Carolina

New sign along highway advertises a new enterprise in... Town of Maupin, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
New sign along highway advertises a new enterprise in the lonely town of Maupin, Oregon. Population 245. [ Town Club Cafe - " A Good Place to Eat" - Open All Night at the Texaco Sign ]

New sign along highway advertises a new enterprise in the lonely town of Maupin, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
New sign along highway advertises a new enterprise in the lonely town of Maupin, Oregon. Population 245. [ Town Club Cafe - " A Good Place to Eat" - Open All Night at the Texaco Sign ]

Main street of Nyssa, Oregon, on Saturday afternoon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Main street of Nyssa, Oregon, on Saturday afternoon. [Signs: Texaco; Don t Hibernate - Insulate!; Blacksmithing; Coffee Shop & Tavern; Gas; Garage, Welding & Repairing, Body & Fender Repairing

Small independent gas stations litter the highway, near Kingsburg, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Kingsburg. Small independent gas stations litter the highway. California. [Signs: Higher Octane; Fire-Chief Gasoline; Ice Cream, Lunches

Country store, Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Daughter of white tobacco sharecropper at country store. Person County, North Carolina]

Daughter of white tobacco sharecropper at country store, Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Daughter of white tobacco sharecropper at country store. Person County, North Carolina

Rural filling station becomes community... 4 July, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
Rural filling station becomes community center and general grounds for loafing. The men in baseball suits are on a local team which will play a game nearby. The team is called the Cedargrove Team

Rural filling stations become community centers, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Fourth of July, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Rural filling stations become community centers and general loafing grounds

[Untitled, possibly related to: Family of nine from near Fort Smith, Arkansas], 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Family of nine from near Fort Smith, Arkansas, on their way to try to find work in the California harvests. Between Yuma and Phoenix, Arizona

Canadair CL-601 Challenger N1620 (msn 3025), of Texaco Inc, , at Luton Airport. Date: circa 1987

Zanzibar City - Zanzibar - Tanzania - East Africa. Date: circa 1920s

The Dunlop Semtex factory, Brynmawr. 16th November 1987

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II N1621 (msn 31), of Texaco Corporation, at Prestwick Airport. Date: circa 1975

Graeme Hick & Peter Martin
Graeme Hick and Peter Martin Texaco Trophy Challenge Texaco Trophy Challenge 26 May 1995 Date: 26 May 1995

OIL DELIVERY TRUCK, c1920. Texaco oil delivery truck and driver. Photograph, c1920

FOURTH OF JULY, 1939. A 4th of July celebration near a Texaco filling station at St. Helena Island, South Carolina, 1939. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott

CLYDE PANGBORN (1895-1958). Clyde Edward Pangborn. American aviator. Photographed with pilot Aaron Diavalo Krantz, 1 August 1925

TEXACO ADVERTISEMENT, 1943. American advertisement sponsored by Texaco, promoting fuel conservation during World War II, 1943

Oil tank cars on a railroad near Spindletop oil field in Texas, c1901
TEXAS: OIL TANK CARS, c1901. Oil tank cars on a railroad near Spindletop oil field in Texas, c1901

A Texaco offshore oil platform in Cook Inlet on Alaskas southern coast, late 1960s
ALASKA: OIL RIG, 1960s. A Texaco offshore oil platform in Cook Inlet on Alaskas southern coast, late 1960s

TEXACO ADVERTISEMENT, 1947. American advertisement for Texaco Sky Chief gasoline, 1947

TEXACO ADVERTISEMENT, 1930. American magazine advertisement for Texaco gasoline and motor oil, featuring the Pride of the Navy, the Los Angeles airship, 1930

TEXACO ADVERTISEMENT, 1934. American advertisement for Texaco gasoline and motor oil, 1934

TEXACO ADVERTISEMENT, 1941. American advertisement for Texaco gas stations, 1941

TEXACO ADVERTISEMENT, 1938. American advertisement for Texaco gas stations, 1938

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"Texaco: Fueling America's Journey Through Time" Step back in time with Texaco, a name synonymous with American history and progress. From the roaring 20s to the post-war era, Texaco advertisements captured the spirit of an evolving nation. In 1929, an iconic Texaco advertisement graced American magazines, showcasing their high-quality gasoline that powered countless vehicles across the country. Fast forward to 1951, and Texaco Fire Chief gasoline took center stage in another captivating ad, emphasizing safety and reliability for drivers on the road. Texaco stations became landmarks themselves - like the old gas station in Elmer, New Jersey or the Route 66 State Park Visitor Center pump in Missouri. These nostalgic spots remind us of a simpler time when filling up meant more than just refueling; it was a chance to connect with fellow travelers and share stories along America's highways. Texaco even soared through the skies with Zeppelin airships proudly displaying its logo on two cover designs. As technology advanced, so did Texaco's commitment to innovation during times like the fuel shortage of 1979 – always finding ways to keep Americans moving forward. But it wasn't just within US borders that Texaco made its mark. In Nairobi, Kenya's Indian Bazaar in East Africa, Texaco stations stood as beacons of progress amidst bustling markets and vibrant cultures. From Rawlins' Wyoming station serving locals' needs to Thornaby tackling car parking problems in 1971 – every small town had its own unique story intertwined with this beloved brand. Even during celebrations like St. Helena Island's Fourth of July festivities in South Carolina back in 1939 or Maupin's new enterprise sign along Oregon highway created by renowned photographers Marion Post Wolcott and Dorothea Lange respectively – Texans were there supporting communities nationwide. Through triumphs and challenges alike, one thing remains constant: The enduring legacy of "Texaco.