1930s Farmington had a Hi-Speed gas station at Grand River and Grace (33604 Grand River Avenue), across from Thayer-Rock Funeral Home. Today, it’s Acosta Sales & Marketing.

See the then-and-now slider here.

Historic photo courtesy of Michael Legg (thank you, Michael, for sharing!). Contemporary photo by Maria Taylor.

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