John Alden House
Alden built this house in 1653. It is a quaint old house and has all the charm of the old Colonial homes. From here go back to Route 3-A. Turn right and follow to a triple fork in the road with signs marked “Marshfield.” Take right hand fork called Careswell Street to
Governor Edward Winslow House
It was built in 1699. Contains many antiques. Everything is arranged to look as if it were still 1700. It is interesting to note that some of the old colonists lived in sumptuous style. Excellent luncheons, teas and dinners are served here at moderate prices. The dining room is the old carriage house and the barn has been turned into a beautiful modern kitchen. The house is open June 1st to October 1st, admission 25c. Leaving here turn left on Webster Road and see the final home of Daniel Webster. His tomb may also be visited in the Winslow Cemetery close to the house.
Follow Webster Street to Route 3-A, which will bring you back to Route 3 over which you retrace your ride to Jamaicaway and Huntington Avenue, Route 9-C. Turn right and follow to St. James Avenue. Bear right to the Hotel Statler.
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American Oil Company
HAS PLAYED A BIG PART IN MAKING HISTORY
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Just as Boston is proud of the part it has played in the history of America, so the American Oil Company is proud of its part in the history of the gasoline and automotive industries.
Starting in 1910 with one horse-drawn tank wagon, the American Oil Company has grown until it reaches from Maine to Florida and inland. The American Oil Company developed Amoco-Gas, the first and original special motor fuel, in 1915. Amoco-Gas revolutionized the gasoline and automotive industries—made possible today’s high compression motor. The first company-operated filling station in the East was an American Oil Company station. American Oil Company introduced the first visible gasoline pump—enabling motorists to see what they’re buying.