In a striking change, Pete’s Bagels has transformed St. Pete’s 98-year-old Harbordale Standard Oil Station into a drive-thru spot. The tiny brick building at 2439 4th St. S. stands as a piece of city history from 1926.
“Opening in an area with limited food options, in this incredible historic building that was lovingly preserved instead of torn down, is truly a privilege,” said owner Steven Peterman to St. Pete Rising.
The building caught Robert Blackmon’s eye in 2019. The former City Council member bought it for $125,000. Officials marked it as a Local Historic Landmark in 2023: the last one left from seven Standard Oil stations built before 1927…