One of the last structures erected in Port Gamble, this building symbolized the rise of the automobile, which reduced the need for company towns after WWI. Pope and Talbot leased the property to a private operator, ensuring much-needed service without taking on the responsibility of managing the business. In 1971 the canopy and sign were added as part of the rehabilitation project done by Pope and Talbot. The building's exterior and interior remain intact except that the hoists and other mechanical devices are gone.