Vintage 1970s Phillips Route 66 Illinois Map, NOS Historic Americana!

Description: Introducing the unique vintage 1970s Phillips Route 66 Illinois Map, a rare piece of NOS historic Americana that connects you to America's rich history! You will be the first to open this collectible treasure. Measuring 9 "x 4" ~ when closed and 30 "x 18 " ~ when open, this map is in excellent condition with little to no wear, ensuring its longevity and value. Remember when we had to use these to go anywhere? They were huge, and if you were a passenger in the car, they would cover the whole front seat and block the driver's view if you wanted to look where you were and be a proper copilot. The Phillips Petroleum Company was founded by Lee Eldas "L.E." Phillips and Frank Phillips of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and incorporated on June 13, 1917. The new company had assets of $3 million, 27 employees, and land throughout Oklahoma and Kansas. After the discovery of Texas's huge Panhandle gas field in 1918 and the Hugoton Field to its north in Kansas, Phillips became increasingly involved in the rapidly developing natural gas industry. In particular, the company specialized in extracting liquids from natural gas and, by 1925, was the nation's largest producer of natural gas liquids. According to the Phillips Petroleum Company Museum in Bartlesville, the "Phillips 66" name for the gasoline came about by a combination of events. The specific gravity of the gas was close to 66, the car testing the fuel did 66 miles per hour, and the test took place on US Route 66. So, the naming committee unanimously voted for “Phillips 66.” The first Phillips 66 service station opened on November 19, 1927, at 805 E. Central Avenue in Wichita, Kansas. Imagine this unique vintage collectible, a rare piece of home decor for any room, enhancing your living space. Maps like this are a genuinely scarce commodity, increasingly difficult to acquire once they enter museums and private collections. Act now to secure this unique opportunity to own a piece of history. My photographs can only begin to capture the beauty and significance of this remarkable piece of memorabilia. The Phillips Petroleum Company was founded by Lee Eldas "L.E." Phillips and Frank Phillips of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and incorporated on June 13, 1917. The new company had assets of $3 million, 27 employees, and land throughout Oklahoma and Kansas. After the discovery of Texas's huge Panhandle gas field in 1918 and the Hugoton Field to its north in Kansas, Phillips became increasingly involved in the rapidly developing natural gas industry. In particular, the company specialized in extracting liquids from natural gas and, by 1925, was the nation's largest producer of natural gas liquids. According to the Phillips Petroleum Company Museum in Bartlesville, the "Phillips 66" name for the gasoline came about by a combination of events. The specific gravity of the gas was close to 66, the car testing the fuel did 66 miles per hour, and the test took place on US Route 66. So, the naming committee unanimously voted for “Phillips 66.” The first Phillips 66 service station opened on November 19, 1927, at 805 E. Central Avenue in Wichita, Kansas. Imagine this unique vintage collectible, a rare piece of home decor for any room, enhancing your living space. Maps like this are a genuinely scarce commodity, increasingly difficult to acquire once they enter museums and private collections. Act now to secure this unique opportunity to own a piece of history. My photographs can only begin to capture the beauty and significance of this remarkable piece of memorabilia.

Price: 9.99 USD

Location: Lebanon, New Hampshire

End Time: 2024-11-17T12:46:41.000Z

Shipping Cost: 2 USD