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1940 Durand Motor Co. Building

929 SW 4th St. ,Albuquerque, NM
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In 1940 Colonel Dick Durand built this building for his Standard Oil (Chevron) Service Station. This was a full service operation with mechanical repairs for all types of cars.

They also sold Goodyear tires and batteries and Marathon tires. If your car broke down along the road, Durand could send his tow truck to haul it to the garage. If your car was beyond hope, you could always buy one of the used cars he had for sale right there at the garage.

In 1945 Under the name Durand Tractor and Equipment Corporation they began Allis-Chalmers and later Ferguson farm tractors and implements. By 1971 Durand was a Landrover sales and service shop.

The section of the builing to the left of the tower awning (blue trim) was an addition to the 1940 building.

Photo(s): 2019