Shoshoni Gas Station

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Location: 306 E Second Street, Shoshoni, WY
GPS:   43d 14m 8s    -108d 6m 27s
Map / Satellite Image: Google Link
 

Travel Directions:
Entering Shoshoni from the west, US-26 becomes E Second Street.
The Greasy Wrench is to the left, at the corner of Main Street and E Second Street.

Remarks:
Although we were thinking of Signal during our Shoshoni visit, the derelict “Greasy Wrench” tire and auto repair shop captured our imagination. One of Shoshoni’s few remaining businesses, the Greasy Wrench was disposing of its excess tools at a sidewalk sale on the day we passed by. Among them was a collection of tire irons.

Important:
Always obtain appropriate permission before entering private property.

Quotation:
“Jack’s truck pulls up to the dirt lot next to the gas station. A mechanic, tire jack in hand, fiddling with a car, takes a beer from his buddy, who sits on a tire nearby. They both watch as Randall gets out of the truck and walks to his own truck parked in the lot, waving back at Jack. The mechanic trades glances with his friend.” [1]

[1] Brokeback Mountain Screenplay, April 16, 2004 white pages with May 5, 2004 blue page revisions, Scene 147a, page 100.

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