Shell-Shaped Shell Station (Historic Landmark)

Shell, Gas Stations
The Shell-Shaped Shell Station is a historic landmark and unique tourist spot in Winston-Salem. It is a single-story service station built in 1930 in the shape of a giant scallop shell. This is an example of novelty architecture and the only remaining one of several original shell-shaped stations. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in the Waughtown-Belview Historic District. The station closed in the 1950s and is not a working gas station, but a piece of history. It was restored to its original form. Visitors can see two old pumps outside and a ramp for working on cars. Inside is a statue of an attendant. It is a very cool and interesting stop for a photo and a bit of history, definitely worth a visit. It is recommended as a great stop to take a little walk during a long drive. Some note the neighborhood is not so nice. A downside is that it can be closed, with no exterior signage for visitors when the interior is inaccessible.

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1. Winston-Salem, North Carolina