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1) In the 1920s and 30s, companies designed gas stations to resemble house forms... *

a) that would be recognizable to customers and encourage loyalty.

b) that would reduce local objections to their appearance in residential neighborhoods.

c) that often included space for car repairs and customer sales.

d) all of the above.

2) A gas station’s current interior layout may contribute to the building’s historic character… *

a) only if it was part of the original construction.

b) only if it is typical of the style prevalent at the time in which it was constructed.

c) even if it resulted from a complete remodeling after the original construction.

d) none of the above

3) Despite the utilitarian, industrial character of many historic gas stations they require the same approach and attention to cleaning and maintenance as other historic structures. *

True

False

4) The following features on a historic gas station may be replaced without considering their historic character: *

a) mass-produced elements such as segmented service bay doors

b) damaged ceiling panels

c) deteriorated flat roof concealed behind a facade parapet

d) all of the above

5) Continuing to use a historic gas station for its original function precludes the possibility of altering and updating the structure. *

True

False

6) Historic gas stations are often attractive properties for new reuses unrelated to gas and automobiles because: *

a) their prominent location is appealing to business owners interested in high traffic sites.

b) their combination of selling space and service bays are easily reconfigured for a variety of uses.

c) a and b

d) neither a nor b, historic gas stations should only be used for activities related to their traditional function.

7) Gas station restoration projects… *

a) are the ideal treatment for all surviving historic gas stations.

b) return the building’s appearance to a particular point in its history.

c) always return the building to its original use of selling gasoline and related products.

d) retain the additions and alterations made to the structure over time.

8) Which of the following describes an appropriate treatment for historic gas station windows: *

a) deteriorated wood windows should be repaired by a knowledgeable craftsperson using minimally invasive techniques.

b) deteriorated steel windows are not typically repairable and should be replaced with stock units.

c) there is no hierarchy of significance assigned to the windows found on a station’s various elevations.

d) all of the above

9) All of the following are generally appropriate interior treatments for historic gas stations, except: *

a) introducing new uses into the building without reconfiguring the original interior layout.

b) reconfiguring the interior to conceal the historic relationship between customer area and service bays

c) converting service bays to restaurant or café seating areas.

d) converting separate men’s and women’s restrooms into a single, accessible restroom.

10) Surviving historic features such as lighting fixtures, planters, and pump islands are important to the character of the site and should be retained whenever possible. *

True

False