Restored bungalow-style service station preserving the legacy of Route 66 travel through historic architecture, vintage gas pumps, and the story of one of the highway's most beloved caretakers.
How to Get There
From Weatherford (9 mi): Take Historic Route 66 west toward Hydro, continue along old US-66 just south of town, and arrive at the restored station located beside the original highway corridor.
Overview
Lucille's Historic Highway Gas Station, officially known as the Provine Service Station, is one of the most iconic landmarks on Oklahoma's stretch of Route 66. Built in 1927 and later expanded as a roadside service stop, the station is notable for its distinctive bungalow-craftsman design, complete with a living quarters above the service bay. The property became famous under the ownership of Lucille Hamons, who operated the station from 1941 until 2000 and earned the affectionate nickname "Mother of the Mother Road" for her kindness and hospitality toward travelers navigating America's most celebrated highway.
Although gasoline is no longer sold here, the carefully restored station remains an important symbol of the independent businesses that once lined Route 66. Visitors can admire the vintage pumps, historic architecture, and interpretive displays that tell the story of life along the highway before the arrival of Interstate 40 diverted traffic away from many small communities. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the station continues to attract road-trippers, photographers, and Route 66 enthusiasts seeking an authentic connection to the golden age of American automobile travel.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles, Oklahoma tourism resources, and Route 66 historical references for Lucille's Historic Highway Gas Station, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0.
