In December of 1967, Walt’s Standard was holding
their grand opening. Located at 1340 South Broadway, Walt’s Standard claimed to
be Minot’s most modern service station and they were open 24 hours. The owner
manager was Walt Gutknect. The first 244 customers received a free 5 quart
plastic pail. Registration for a door prize could get you a waffle iron,
electric percolater, skill saw, electric drill or one of many other prizes.
With the purchase of 10 gallons of gasoline you received a free 8-pack of 7-Up
and S&H Green stamps. Interesting note – gas was probably about 50 cents a
gallon at that time…. Also the 8 pack of 7-Up was glass bottles.
Minot Memories is a blog that pertains to the city of Minot, ND. It is brief glimpses of people, places, things and events of Minot's past that will provide some insight into the history of Minot. This photo Main Street looking south from the railroad tracks about 1940
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