First Ford Taxi in New York City and Ford Factory Branch at Toronto, circa 1910
THF200560 / First Ford Taxi in New York City and Ford Factory Branch at Toronto, circa 1910
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Artifact Overview
The ever-adaptable Ford Model T proved suitable for taxicab service. This article from Ford Times, Ford Motor Company's magazine, relates the story of New York City cab driver Max Eller and his Model T taxi. Mr. Eller chose the T for the same reasons that many private owners favored the car: its low price and modest operating costs.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1910
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.O.3745
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in
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The taxicab is a fixture in American cities. Unlike buses, subways, and streetcars that run on pre-determined routes and schedules, the cab operates on the rider's terms -- it takes you where you want to go, when you want to go. From horse-drawn cabriolet carriages to specially built sedans, the taxi itself has evolved. But its convenient point-to-point transportation remains unchanged, even as newer ridesharing services compete for customers.