A Busy Day in Lapeer, Michigan, circa 1908

THF100009 / A Busy Day in Lapeer, Michigan, circa 1908
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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Postcard

Date Made

26 August 1908

Subject Date

circa 1908

Creators

Creator Notes

Published by F. J. David.

Location

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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