Crystal Flash
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Crystal Flash was started in 1932 by John E. Fehsenfeld in Indianapolis, Indiana.
In 1936, his oldest son, Frank moved to Grand Rapids, Mich. & started a wholesale petroleum distributorship.
Subject ID: 9332
MoreCrystal Flash was started in 1932 by John E. Fehsenfeld in Indianapolis, Indiana.
In 1936, his oldest son, Frank moved to Grand Rapids, Mich. & started a wholesale petroleum distributorship.
In 1938, Frank and his brother Jack Jr. entered the retail fuel market with a small filling station in Ionia called F&J's.
In 1940, Crystal Flash, with seven gas stations, entered the home heating business, selling heating oil for $.06 a gallon.
In 1959, Crystal Flash was noted as the largest distributor of heating oil in Grand Rapids.
In 1965, Crystal Flash grew to 18 stations and the price of gas was $.31 per gallon.
In 2002, Crystal Flash exited the gasoline retail business by selling 32 gas stations to Speedway.
Subject ID: 9332
Subject ID: 9332
