This establishment was an early forerunner of gas stations that included a market along with the refueling services, a commonplace arrangement in the current day. It still exists at this location.
Pub. by Professional Photographic Center, 324 Munson Ave., Traverse City, Mich. 49684
The description states:
NOLFF’S YANKEE BOY TRADING POST
and TRUCK STOP
Open 7 a.m. till Midnight
Box 151, South Boardman, Michigan 49633
PH. 1-616-369-7111
Located 9 miles south of Kalkaska on U.S. 131, overlooking the Old Boardman Mill Pond…
Cabins, Restaurant, Grocery, Beer and Wine, Pure Gas, Bottle Gas, Sport Shop, Live Bait, Fishing and Hunting Licenses.
–This kind of multi-purpose establishment was common in more rural areas where tourists or passers-by would have an opportunity to purchase supplies for their ongoing journey or for their sporting activity in the region.
This postcard was used, and is dated 1968.
Love this place! Did nolffs ever sell liquor? When did they quit selling gas? When did the store close?
Unfortunately, I only post the cards which were in my family’s possession. I did not visit most of the places shown on these cards, as they predate me.
However, Noff’s is apparently still in business at Yankee Boy Restaurant, and you can learn more about them and even contact them at their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/yankeeboyrestaurant
Or at their website:
http://www.yankeeboy.com/