Too Pooped to Pump

A visible gas pump at an old gas station in Cannonville, UT, just a few miles outside Bryce Canyon National Park.

This pump probably dates from around the 1920s. Visible gas pumps are so called because the customer could see the gasoline inside the glass tank at the top of the pump.

Different grades of gasoline, as well as gasoline from different oil companies, had colouring added, allowing customers to verify the grade and brand they were buying. The level in the glass tank would drop as the gasoline was pumped, showing that the correct amount had been dispensed.

[Humphrey Hippo]

Fantastic find! Made me smile. Don't think I've heard of a visible gas pump before. I love the idea of coloured petrol - bit like red diesel I suppose. :)

[Ann Stenson]

This is just Awesome!......What an incredible find! Fav : )

[saskia]

Great capture love the reds and the blue sky.

[Rachel Hope]

Wow! So cool! I am shocked it is still there and hasn't been snatched by some teenager or collector

[Jeff Walker]

I wish they'd go back to that... I don't trust the pumps we have now. I love everything about this comp. FAV

[☠northy]

what a fascinating find and very cool photo!

[Glenda B]

What a unique find! Love the blue sky and your composition is wonderful ... as always :)

[Cliff Marks Jr.]

very cool

[dar bartman]

very nice photo, thanks for the wonderful info too. very kool!!
BEAUTY!!

[Cathy]

That old gas pump is in remarkable condition, compared to the building behind... nice contrast!

[Marie]

Awesome find and wonderfully captured!