4200 EXCELSIOR BLVD.

This was a Phillips 66 Station from 1950 to 1974:

1950-51: Miracle “66” Service

1952: Dick's "66" Service
 

1954-59: (Adolph) Quade's "66" Service

1959: Nathan’s “66” Service

1959-60: C&R "66" Service. Opened under new management October 1, 1959, Charlie Zimmerman and Roger Nordine. Advertised as the busiest corner on Miracle Mile without a signal light.

1960: Nathan’s “66” Service - pictured at right in 1960.
 

1962:   C&R "66" Service.  An ad noted Gift House Stamps and 24 Hour Service - also AAA.

1965-69: Wiggins Miracle "66" Service

In 1974 the gas station was abandoned and became Pop Unlimited.

In 1975, Larry Williams ran the National Dyno Tune Up Center.

In 1976 it was vacant.

In 1977 it was the Spirits of St. Louis Wine Shop run by Ronald Hechter.

In 1983, Hechter sold the building to Perkins. It was at that time that Perkins had to dig up gas tanks.

In 1991 the current building was built and became Midas Auto Service.

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