A Busy Day in Lapeer, Michigan, circa 1908

Summary

In 1908 -- the year Henry Ford developed the Model T -- the streets of Lapeer, Michigan, were dominated by buggies. But at least one automobile can be spotted on the busy thoroughfare.

In 1908 -- the year Henry Ford developed the Model T -- the streets of Lapeer, Michigan, were dominated by buggies. But at least one automobile can be spotted on the busy thoroughfare.

Artifact

Postcard

Date Made

26 August 1908

Subject Date

circa 1908

Creators

David, F. J. 

Creator Notes

Published by F. J. David.

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

88.143.24

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Thomas V. Pellerito.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in

Width: 5.438 in

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