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Gay Parita Sinclair Station

Hwy. 266, Paris Springs Junction, MO
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The original Gay Parita Sinclair and garage were owned by Gay & Fred Mason, the station burned down in 1955. Gary Turner bought the property in 2006 and built the current station building in a period correct style. For years Route 66 travelers were welcome guests and Gary loved to share stories about the Mother Road at length. Sadly Turner passed on in 2015 which means if you didn't get a chance to meet him you missed meeting a great ambassador for Route 66.

x One of the first buildings at Paris Springs Junction was the cobblestone-faced garage built in 1926. The original Sinclair station that burned down in 1955 was added in 1930.

The station is on MO 266 about 26 miles west of Springfield

Photo(s): 2012

 

 

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xDid You Know: Many parts of the old 4 lane Route 66 were reverted to a 2 lane road after 66 was realigned to the interstate. In many places the abandoned lanes are still there.
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