October 7, 1965 marked the Grand Opening of the new
Earl’s Westland Gas Station at 5th Avenue and Third Street NE. This
was the only drive-through service station convenient to all of Minot’s
industrial and commercial area. Earl Jordahl was the proprietor and had been
with Westland Oil for 18 years. The station featured a two post 20,000 pound
truck lift and a 20X50 foot truck service area. Earl’s Westland also feature
both gasoline and diesel pumps. During the grand opening free gifts were given
out including orchids for the ladies and balloons for the kids. Also free
coffee and donuts for all. A 46 oz. can of HI-C drink for 15 cents with 8
gallons of gas. This location is now the home to Taxi 9000 on the north side of
the Third Street Overpass
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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