Charles Volz

Notes:

Photo of Chris Volz. Volz's White Star Service was located on the corner of East Michigan Avenue and North Maple. Christian and Lydia Volz were owners. White Star Gasoline was the forerunner to Mobilgas - (Socony Vacuum Oil Co.). The year the photo was taken was around 1937.; Chris and Lydia Volz moved from Ann Arbor to Saline in 1928. They temporarily lived in the Bowen house across the street. They purchased the property from the corner east to the Carl Kluwe residence. They built Five Point Place restaurant and later lived in the 100-year-old house just east of the lunchroom. Chris ran the gas station and Lydia ran the lunchroom and they both were involved in renting the seven cabins to travelers.

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Collection:

Saline Area Historical Photos

Subject Topic:

Business, Gas Station, 1930s

Language:

UND

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