State Historical Society of Iowa

"Iowa All Over: Preston's Station in Belle Plaine still a draw for passing drivers," June 21, 2015

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Courtesy of The Cedar Rapids Gazette, Sood, Kiran, "Iowa All Over: Preston's Station in Belle Plaine still a draw for passing drivers," The Cedar Rapids Gazette, 21 June 2015

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This is an article from The Cedar Rapids Gazette about Preston's Gas Station in Belle Plaine, Iowa. Preston's started operations during the peak years of the Lincoln Highway. Since closing, it has became world famous for its uniqueness and history. The article details the process of restoring the station as a historic landmark.

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Source-Dependent Questions

  • What changes occurred that made it less likely for travelers to stop at gas stations like this one?
  • How might technological advancements like global positioning systems and the internet change the way people travel, as implied in the article?

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Sood, Kiran, "Iowa All Over: Preston's Station in Belle Plaine still a draw for passing drivers," The Cedar Rapids Gazette, 21 June 2015. Courtesy of The Cedar Rapids Gazette