5619 EXCELSIOR BLVD.

This was a Sinclair gas station, built in 1952 by Mark Z. Jones, for $10,000. Jones remained owner throughout. (but who was Theodore Davison?) It was located at the SE corner of Excelsior and Webster.
 

On May 7, 1953, it became Morrie's Super Service, still a Sinclair station. A grand opening was held May 8-9, featuring free orchids for the ladies and an unspecified “gift” for men and children. Pepsi for all. A power mower was the grand prize. For a full page ad, featuring a picture of Morrie, see the Dispatch of May 7, 1953.

In 1953 it became O'Connor's Sinclair Service, Arlo O'Connor, operator. O'Connor, a Park resident since 1946, gained his knowledge of cars while serving for five years in the Army ordinance department.

From August 15, 1957 to 1960 it was Donald P. Farrell’s Sinclair Service.

In 1960 it became Bill Harding’s Sinclair Service (featuring a new TV?) The station boasted a Type Engine Analyzer – Heyer Dynavision.

In 1962 it was Sanders’ Sinclair Service.

The station was removed in 1966 to accommodate the expansion of Highway 100.

Home    St. Louis Park History    History Index    About the Society    Research Resources
Brookside Timeline    Something In The Water    The Re-Echo    Contact Us

This information comes from a variety of sources: newspapers, books, yearbooks, phone directories, interviews, etc. Given the varied sources, we cannot guarantee that all of this information is correct, and welcome any additions and corrections. Please contact us with your contributions and comments.