Gilbert in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Clement's Garage

Heritage District

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2015

1. Clement's Garage Marker

Inscription. The longest continuous running business in Gilbert is still owned and operated by the sons of Tom Clement. Tom came to Gilbert to run the garage and service station in 1934. He raised his family here and later served as the Mayor of Gilbert from 1949 to 1955. Tom also oversaw the first sewer system installed in Gilbert.

In the photo below you see Conc (Conoco) and some gas pumps. That was part of the garage prior to Mr. Clement managing the business. The garage was in the back.

Erected 2012 by Gilbert Leadership Class XX 2012, a program of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.

Location. 33° 21.196′ N, 111° 47.365′ W. Marker is in Gilbert, Arizona, in Maricopa County. Marker is on North Gilbert Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 141 North Gilbert Road, Gilbert AZ 85234, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gilbert Town Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dance Pavilion (about 500 feet away); Creed Building (about 500 feet away); The Bank of Gilbert (about 600 feet away); Liberty Market

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(about 600 feet away); Pump House (about 600 feet away); Tone Building (about 600 feet away); Gilbert Elementary School (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gilbert.

Photo on Clement's Garage Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2015

2. Photo on Clement's Garage Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2015

3. Clement's Garage Marker

Clement's Garage image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2015

4. Clement's Garage

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 510 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 2, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.