


B&L was always a family run business. Above from top to bottom: Art pumping gas, his son James pumping gas, James's son Brandon helps clean.

A sign at the station celebrating Art's birthday.
The above images are thanks to Art and Jean LaFave.
B&L Tire Mart Sign, October, 1974.
The Gulf Station, October, 1969.
View looking up Spring Street, January 1961.The above images are thanks to Kathy Thompson.
The Demolition of the B&L, September 15, 2003.
Art watches the demolition alongside family and friends, September 15, 2003.The above photos are thanks to Heather Clemow.
A sign announcing the closing of the B&L, 2000.
Art (center) with wife Jean (left) and daughter Rosemary (right).
The Gulf Station before B&L.The above photos and the title photo are thanks to the Williamstown House of Local History.
A very special thanks to Mike Miller for his extensive help in locating and identifying photographs.


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