Last Shell Oil Clamshell Station

The Last Shell Oil Clamshell Station in Winston-Salem is a unique and historic landmark. It is the last remaining example of a clamshell-shaped gas station, which was once a popular marketing gimmick used by Shell Oil in the 1930s. The station was built in 1930 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a small, one-story building shaped like a giant scallop shell. The original pumps are still standing, but the station has been closed to the public since the 1950s. Designed by Raymond Loewy, the Last Shell Oil Clamshell Station is a popular tourist destination and is often featured in articles and documentaries.