Strain service station and lunch counter, Clifton, Colorado 1939 1961 F Road Clifton Mesa Colorado 81520 USA A business operated by Edith and Robert Strain from 1939 to 1961. The Mobile filling station operated from 1939 to 1961. Prior to owning his own gas station, Robert worked for the local Ford garage from 1924-1937. The lunch counter, originally a hamburger stand and then a restaurant, was operated by Edith for thirteen years. The restaurant attracted fruit workers and high school students. She sold food like hamburgers and pies, and also delivered food to agricultural workers on farms. yes yes