Bowles and Meyer Standard Station

Opened in April 1956 along Route 66, Richard Meyer and Robert "Doc" Bowles operated the original station for 19 years. During this time they employed 50 high school students including Richard's sons Steve and Dick Meyer who are the current owners and Wally Heinz who is still employed today but on a part time basis.

With the arrival of Interstate 55, access to the original station was limited so in 1976 Richard constructed the current station along the new off ramp of Interstate  55 and the Route 66 intersection.

Richard continued to operate the station until he retired in 1990 at which time his son's Steve and Dick purchased the business and added the convenience store and auto repair center.

"The Meyer Boys" as they are known continue their fathers legacy, loyalty to family, friends and the community and providing exceptional customer service at a fair price. There are no strangers at Meyer bp only new friends!