Danby's

Danby's Historical Tour

In celebration of Danby's 50th anniversary in 1998, a collection of Danby's best moments was created from photos taken throughout the years. This historical tour details the first fifty years of Danby's service stations in Meriden and is guaranteed to bring back memories for any Meriden resident.

Danby's Original Sunoco Station
Danby's Original Sunoco Station

Located at the corner of South Broad Street and Green Road, this station was opened by Fred Danby and his father Frank in 1948.

Danby's Holiday Gulf
Danby's Holiday Gulf

This service station was located at 1125 East Main Street in Meriden.

Danby's A1 Service Station
Danby's A1 Service Station

This service station, located at 872 East Main Street, opened in 1978.

Danby's Smart Stop
Danby's Smart Stop

Danby's 3rd station, located at 1100 East Main Street, opened in 1984.

Danby's Towing
Danby's Towing

Danby's began offering towing services in 1975.

Danby's Ugly Duckling
Danby's Ugly Duckling

"Save a Buck, Drive a Duck!" Danby's became affiliated with the national Ugly Duckling Rent-a-Car chain in 1981.

Businesses Outside of Meriden
Businesses Outside of Meriden

Danby's has also opened stations in Portland, Litchfield, and Middlefield.

Completed Projects
Completed Projects