 Hat and Boots, Stumbled on an old Seattle Landmark |
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| KELTY360 |
 May 17 2010, 11:30 PM
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914 Neferati  Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Back in the 50s there was a gas station in Seattle with the office canopy shaped like a hat and the restrooms like boots.
 While driving around today I stumbled on a little park where the remnants of the old station have been moved and restored. Couldn't resist a quick photo op.   When I drove around the block I encountered this cool old house.  Great day to be in a 914. |
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| Tom_T |
May 17 2010, 11:35 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(KELTY360 @ May 17 2010, 10:30 PM)  Back in the 50s there was a gas station in Seattle with the office canopy shaped like a hat and the restrooms like boots. Marc - that gives that old saying "pissin' in your boots" a whole new meaning! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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| number6 |
May 18 2010, 01:23 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 14-September 08 From: portland, or Member No.: 9,546 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Marc, love your color 914. The car looks good!
Thanks for pointing out a unique attraction/destination - I'm going to have to make a stop next time I'm up in Seattle. -duc |
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| anderssj |
May 18 2010, 07:52 AM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,656 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Marc,
Thanks for posting those pictures. I was stationed at Boeing Field from 1976-78 and used to gas up the 914 at the "Hat and Boots" once in a while. Glad to see they are being taken care of . . . Thanks again! |
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| Larouex |
May 18 2010, 08:01 AM
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Larouex Group: Members Posts: 144 Joined: 22-July 08 From: Larouex@gmail.com Member No.: 9,339 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Yes it was quite the operation to move it and set it up in that park. Here is the history...
Hat and Boots Org My buddy and I skateboarded on the hat way back when, crazy thing to do. We were young. Cheers, Larouex |
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| Root_Werks |
May 18 2010, 09:02 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,319 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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That is pretty cool, I remember when they sat at the original location. I worked at the old Associated Grocers in the early 90's and drove by them almost daily.
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| Sailor |
May 18 2010, 08:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 67 Joined: 17-January 10 From: Tumwater, WA Member No.: 11,247 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Glad to see they're still around, fond childhood memories.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| IronHillRestorations |
May 19 2010, 07:03 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,719 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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I love those old houses with the turrets!
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| Bleyseng |
May 19 2010, 08:09 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Tom_T @ May 17 2010, 10:35 PM) QUOTE(KELTY360 @ May 17 2010, 10:30 PM) Back in the 50s there was a gas station in Seattle with the office canopy shaped like a hat and the restrooms like boots. Marc - that gives that old saying "pissin' in your boots" a whole new meaning! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I used to fill up there too but gawd the Boots bathrooms were really dirty! My favorite local icon "Twin Teepees" was torn down a few years ago. Used to go there for a cheap breakfast before going to work.. |
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| KELTY360 |
May 19 2010, 08:19 AM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I'm really kind of amazed that the restoration actually got done. That site sat neglected for along time while they haggled over what to do with it. That area of town gets overshadowed when it comes to amenities.
I just noticed in the restoration pics that the boots are painted gender-specific. Pretty cool touch. |
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| EdwardBlume |
May 19 2010, 10:32 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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That is cool. Thanks for sharing....
its hard not to shed a tear for "progress" when character is lost.. |
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| Root_Werks |
May 19 2010, 10:42 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,319 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Twin Teepees! I remember those! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)
BTW Marc, very nice pics of your 914! |
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