Fill 'er Up: The Glory Days of Wisconsin Gas Stations (Places Along the Way)
"What an amazing collection of stories, images, and, of course, beautiful vintage gas stations! Draeger and Speltz provide gallons of premium detail that make for hours of fun reading and reminiscing." (Brian Butko, coauthor ofRoadside Attractions: Cool Cafes, Souvenir Stands,Route 66 Relics, & Other Road Trip Fun)"Current frustrations over gasoline prices cloud our memory of the central role gasoline has played in the development of Wisconsin. This is a fascinating book, reminding us all of the love affair we've had with the freedom afforded us by the automobile—all supported by the neighborhood service station." (Ed Jacobsen, Northwoods Petroleum Museum, Three Lakes, Wisconsin)"Draeger and Speltz reliably guide readers back to the auto age in Wisconsin when travelers found the benefits of community along the way at gas stations. They also advocate for the preservation of these gas stations through which we can visit our common past." (Keith A. Sculle, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and coauthor ofThe Gas Station in America)"Whether your interest is automotive history, architecture, petroliana, travel, culture, or any combination of these,Fill 'er Upwill appeal to you. With the 'Your Guide to Hitting the Road' section,Fill 'er Upmight more likely end up in your glove box than on your bookshelf." (Ken Nimocks, President, Wisconsin Chapter of the Society of Automotive Historians)2009 Award of Meritfrom the American Association for State Local History2009 Finalistin the Travel Guides Category from ForeWordMagazine's Book of the Year Award2009 Finalistin the Midwest Regional Category from Midwest Independent Publishers Association Midwest Book Awards2009 Finalistin the Regional Non-fiction Category from National Indie Excellence Awards2009 Finalistin the History/Historical Non-fiction from Next Generation Indie Book Award2009 Finalistin the Travel: Recreational Category from USA National Best Book Awards