76

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when most gas stations are quiet, a delivery driver pulled up to the pumps at ‘76.’ He noticed an old man, bundled against the chill, filling his tank with coffee instead of gas. The delivery driver chuckled and asked if he needed help. The old man replied, 'Just topping off my engine, son.' They both laughed, and from that day on, whenever anyone filled up at ‘76,’ they’d find a note scribbled on the pump: ‘Coffee not included in price.’

2. At dusk, while filling up his truck, a delivery driver noticed an eerie humming sound coming from inside the station's old pump. Curious, he approached it—only to see tiny neon lights flickering on the control panel. As he leaned closer, the lights spelled out ‘Fuel Up & Go Fast!’ in tiny letters. Startled, the driver jumped back and accidentally knocked over a can of gasoline. But nothing happened—the gas just sloshed around like water in a bathtub. Relieved but confused, he drove off, leaving behind a note that read: 'Dear 76, thanks for not blowing up!'

3. At midnight, when the pumps were cold and empty, a delivery driver noticed something odd: a faint glow coming from inside the station's storage room. Curious, he peeked inside and saw only old crates of empty gasoline cans. Then, amidst the dusty shelves, he spotted an ancient bottle of vodka with a note: ‘For emergencies.’ Turns out, it was a prank by a neighbor who loved practical jokes.

4. At closing time, when the last customer had left, a delivery driver approached the cash register. Over the intercom came a voice: ‘Next time you come in, bring your lucky coin.’ The next day, the same delivery driver returned with an old penny in his hand. The voice chuckled over the intercom, ‘Finally found your lucky coin, huh? Now get outta here before I change my mind!’