Charleston Reinvents The Gas Station

Charleston architects and developers are finding new uses for old gas station structures and producing innovative designs for a new generation of pedestrian-friendly stations.

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May 16, 2003, 8:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

Charleston's preservation movement was born in the fight defend historic buildings from developers intent on replacing them with auto dealerships and gas stations. Now many people think these early gas stations are historic in their own right. Others argue that replacing them with new buildings will heal old wounds in the urban fabric.

Thanks to Brent Lanford

FULL STORY: Gasoline Dreams: How Charleston is Reinventing the Gas Station

Wednesday, May 14, 2003 in Charleston City Paper

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