Ambler-Becker Texaco Station, Dwight, Illinois

Route 66 Roadside Attraction

Photographed By David Wickline

1. Ambler-Becker Texaco Station, Dwight, Illinois Marker

Marker was originally displayed in half (see wide view photo)

Inscription. Built in 1933, Ambler's Texaco was the longest operating service station to pump gas on historic Route 66.

Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing

Erected 2003 by Hampton Hotels Save-a-Landmark program.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Route 66 Roadside Attractions, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 41° 5.643′ N, 88° 26.373′ W. Marker was in Dwight, Illinois, in Livingston County. Marker was at the intersection of West Waupansie Street (Old U.S. 66) and West Mazon Street (Illinois Route 17), on the right when traveling north on West Waupansie Street. Marker was mounted on the gas station. It is now indoors. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 417 W Waupansie St, Dwight IL 60420, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Welcome to Dwight (a few steps from this marker); Full Service on Rte 66 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dwight, Illinois (within shouting distance of this marker); Mom and Pop Motels (approx. ¼ mile away); A Well Connected Village (approx. 0.6 miles away); 1879-1979 (approx. 0.6 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Windmill (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dwight.

Regarding Ambler-Becker Texaco Station, Dwight, Illinois. Photos were taken by Route 66 photographer David Wickline, from his book Images of 66, Volume 2: Digging Deeper. Used with Mr. Wickline's permission.

Also see . . . Ambler's Texaco Gas Station on Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 28, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Additional commentary.
1. Marker is now indoors
Marker was later placed indoors. When I visited in late September 2020, the place was closed (due to the pandemic). I peaked inside the garage and it was displayed inside there.

— Submitted December 28, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.

Photographed By David Wickline

2. Ambler-Becker Texaco Station, Dwight, Illinois Marker

Marker has since been placed indoors

Ambler-Becker Texaco Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 30, 2020

3. Ambler-Becker Texaco Station

Marker has since moved inside the garage.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.