REFERENCES USED IN CREATION OF THIS BOOK

I can not give enough praise for the support from Alison Costanzo, Amanda Helfers, Tim Kirsinindas and Lindsay Judd in my research efforts.

Chris Winters, now retired, instructed me on research, followed by Jennifer Putzier's assistance with Sanborn Maps and photos. Now supported by Amber Foster.

The Batavia Historian was an invaluable resource and permission was given to reproduce many photographs.

George Scheetz and his staff were highly supportive in my days of research. They also provided space for the Tri-City Gas 

round-table discussions

Terry Emma and Jessica Strube hosted a brown bag lunch symposium on the subject of gas stations with all the Tri-City museums presenting.

Laura Chaplin opened the doors and files to the resources for Elburn and other rural Kane County communities.

A great place to visit with a very surprising array of displays. Did you know they were a wagon manufacturer first?

The greatest cars America ever built are on display in the original Art Deco buildings.