Castle Car Wash

3801 W Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL
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In 1925 Louis Ehrenberger purchased this piece land and and built this station on Ogden Avenue. In 1926 Ogden was designated as part of Route 66. His business partner, John Murphy operated the station and later purchased the building.

It was known as John J. Muprhy's Standard Oil Station until 1964 or so. It may have been closed for a few years in the mid to late 1960s. In 1970 it was known as the S&B Standard Service and in 1971 Gas Village. In the 1980s it became Castle Car Wash. In 2005 it was deemed eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. It is located at Ogden and Hamilton Avenues.

As seen in this photo, some restoration has been done to the building. The Castle Car Wash name which was painted on the stone and brick, has been removed. The corniches on the tower have been reinstalled after having been removed out of fear they would fall.

Photo(s): 2012