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Profile America: First Drive-in Gas Station

Profile America: First Drive-in Gas Station

Sunday, December 1. On this date in 1913, what is today the Gulf Oil Company opened the nation’s first drive-in gas station. Located at the intersection of Baum Boulevard and St. Clair Street in Pittsburgh, the filling station was a […]

by · November 30, 2019 · Census, Profile America, Transportation
Profile America: First Professional Football Game

Profile America: First Professional Football Game

Sunday, September 3 — Football season is soon to be in full swing again. Some colleges began playing their schedules late last month, and the National Football League season starts this coming Thursday. For many years, it was believed the […]

by · September 3, 2017 · History, Profile America, Sports
Profile America: First Football Pro

Profile America: First Football Pro

FIRST FOOTBALL PROFESSIONAL Saturday, September 3 — Football season is soon to be in full swing again.  Some colleges began playing their schedules on Thursday, and the National Football League season starts this coming Thursday. For many years, it was believed […]

by · September 3, 2016 · Profile America