Flashback L.A.: Gas Stations of the Past

As we prepare to shell out $3.05 a gallon (if you're lucky!) at the pumps this weekend, here are a few images from a simpler -- and much cheaper -- time. Gas stations of the 1950s in Los Angeles:


Chevron station, corner of 6th and Fairfax (1948)


Richfield station, corner of Sunset and Fairax (1953)


Chevron station gets new signs (1955)


Standard station gets new signs (1955)