Airplane Filling Station Gets Grant

WVLT TV in Knoxville, Tn., reports that the Airplane Filling Station Preservation Association has received $9000 in federal grants from the Tennessee Historical Commission to begin a second phase of restoration work. However, they must raise $6000 to get it.

Two fundraisers are planned, the first Nov. 22nd when they will be selling items at the Mast general Store in downtown Nashville, and a second one at the station itself, located 6829 Clinton Highway in Powell, Tennessee.

The second phase involves the interior stabilization of walls, ceiling, floors, foundation repair and structural work on the nose of the plane.

The station was built in 1930 by the Nickle brothers in the shape of an airplane because of Elmer's interest in aviation. There was the mention of something called the Fantastic architectural style.

It stopped being a gas station in the 1960s, and at various times was a liquor store, bait and tackle shop, produce stand, and used car lot. It is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

Clinton Highway is US-25 which is also known as the Dixie Highway.

For more information: http:/www.powellairplane.org

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