Victorian Texaco (the oxymoron)

[64dragnwagon]

I know there were no gas stations during the victorian era BUT. I am starting a new phase of my build so I thought I would start a new thread. I initially was planning on an old Texaco station theme for the new building that I run my used car lot out of. I have the exterior in an old Texaco theme and as I started to plan the interior sales office I started to realize that the old gas station theme would be a little to bare and austere for a sales office.
So I started to think about unique interior decorating options and I have always loved the "victorian era" of architecture and decorating. The victorian era ran from the mid 1800's to about 1900 and featured very elaborate and ornate woodwork and hand carved wood. I grew up in an old victorian home and have always loved the ornate woodwork. I also love old commercial buildings and old hotels and offices. I had a set of 101 yr old doors that I restored and I am making all of my own solid cherry wood trim.
Here are some pics to give you an idea of where I am headed with this.

 

[Nighttrain]

Cool idea, lots of work but it will be worth it.

 

[JC23]

Go fer it. A lot of Vickie stuff carried over into the 30's.

 

[Buzz Lightyear]

The victorian era ran from the mid 1800's to about 1900 and featured very elaborate and ornate woodwork and hand carved wood.

I think the Victorian era ended on the 22nd January 1901. That's when she died anyway.

Looking forward to this. I really like the Gothic Revival style of architecture.

 

[colt zantop]

very cool! keep us updated!

 

[64dragnwagon]

I think the Victorian era ended on the 22nd January 1901. That's when she died anyway.

Looking forward to this. I really like the Gothic Revival style of architecture.

Yeah I also like greek revival with the arched windows and cathedral looking style.

 

[64dragnwagon]

I got the office lights installed today and the outlets installed. I also included some pics of the antique restroom mirror and the two hand carved doors from an antique china cabinet that I plan on using on a new piece of furniture that will house my microwave and coffee maker in the office.

 

[64dragnwagon]

I got the electrical hooked up today, let there be light!

 

[Mmfh]

I just found this thread, and I think what you are doing is very cool! If its a sales room people should be able to come in and relax while you bend them over. Just kidding.

I like it, and I will follow your build thread if that is the only way to see what you end up doing.

Thanks for posting.

Mm

 

[Red Leader]

Just saw this thread as well. Very nice. Keep it going. I love era-specific themes (ya think?).

 

[64dragnwagon]

I got the bathroom finished, it was my first attempt at tiling. I was pretty happy with the way it turned out.

 

[SpeedinLemon]

Wow! Very nice work. You should definitely be pleased....turned out great.

 

[geologist]

I love that tile.

 

[tylerae40]

Very cool mate, have you checked out " steampunk" it is very Victorian era

 

[64dragnwagon]

Thanks for the kind words, here is the texaco part of it. I still have to make some goosenecks for the old green porcelain lights that will be mounted above the entrances.

 

[Nighttrain]

For your first tile job you did not go the easy way out and use big tile. Very nice work.

 

[64dragnwagon]

For your first tile job you did not go the easy way out and use big tile. Very nice work.

Thanks, it's actually mozaic tile on a backer that holds together a 1'x1' square. In some ways it is easier to work with. You don't need a tile saw, you just use special clippers to clip the small tiles. It is however much more work to grout. I also used similar tile on the floor only it is all white and hexagon tiles.

 

[64dragnwagon]

I wanted to show off my new (old) victorian door backer plates and brass knobs, Both are about 100 yrs old. I recieved my Bendpak 10K two post lift last week. Now it just needs to be installed. I also scored some pretty nice shelving at a local auction for $5 each. They are from a closed office supply store and the drawers in the bottom are pretty handy.

 

[64dragnwagon]

We started installing my Bendpak XPR10 yesterday. Plan on finishing it today.

 

[richfinn]

If you like Victorian stuff, you might like to watch some of the programmes BBC made about Fred Dibnah the Bolton Steeplejack, his house and his yard were full of interesting stuff and he was always a little sad when he had to drop a chimney as he was more or less doing himself out of a job, but its fun to watch how the Victorians used to demolish things. He made some great shows about Steam and buildings. He was discovered by accident but makes a great presenter as he was very knowledgable if you can cope with a Northern English accent.

 

[64dragnwagon]

We got the lift installed and now I am waiting on my electrician to hook it up.

 

[markwright247]

Those pictures are awesome, this seems like a really cool creative undertaking. Have you decided whether or not you plan to use wallpaper for the interior? I'm sure you could find a really nice design that goes with the colors in these pictures. Best of luck, can't wait to see how it comes out!

 

[64dragnwagon]

Thanks, no wallpaper but I have started a raised panel cherry wood paneled wall. I will post some pics of it.