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- 1937 Mack Junior Model 10MF Delivery Truck, "Hazelfern Dairy," June 1937 - Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1905 and adopted the name Mack Trucks in 1922. Motorized trucks began to replace horse-drawn dairy delivery wagons early in the 20th century. Horses were well suited to the frequent stops on a residential delivery route, but trucks provided greater range at lower cost.
- June 01, 1937
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1937 Mack Junior Model 10MF Delivery Truck, "Hazelfern Dairy," June 1937
Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1905 and adopted the name Mack Trucks in 1922. Motorized trucks began to replace horse-drawn dairy delivery wagons early in the 20th century. Horses were well suited to the frequent stops on a residential delivery route, but trucks provided greater range at lower cost.
- Special Low Excursion Rates and Double Daily Train Service to Colorado, Utah, California, Oregon, Washington, and Yellowstone National Park, 1911 - The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. Railroads made Yellowstone National Park accessible to tourists until cross-country automobile travel became feasible and popular. This timetable promoted Wabash's through trains to Yellowstone, operated in partnership with Union Pacific.
- 1911
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Special Low Excursion Rates and Double Daily Train Service to Colorado, Utah, California, Oregon, Washington, and Yellowstone National Park, 1911
The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. Railroads made Yellowstone National Park accessible to tourists until cross-country automobile travel became feasible and popular. This timetable promoted Wabash's through trains to Yellowstone, operated in partnership with Union Pacific.
- H. J. Heinz Memorial Statue Dedication, "A Golden Day," at Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1924 - H.J. Heinz valued a strong relationship between his company and its employees. This resulted in a world-class employee welfare program which included amenities, programs, and policies with consideration for employees' well-being. In 1924, to commemorate the company's 55th anniversary, employees erected a memorial statue as a token of their gratitude for their employer. This is a program from the celebration, called "A Golden Day."
- 1925
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H. J. Heinz Memorial Statue Dedication, "A Golden Day," at Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1924
H.J. Heinz valued a strong relationship between his company and its employees. This resulted in a world-class employee welfare program which included amenities, programs, and policies with consideration for employees' well-being. In 1924, to commemorate the company's 55th anniversary, employees erected a memorial statue as a token of their gratitude for their employer. This is a program from the celebration, called "A Golden Day."
- Sheep Waiting for a Ferry on the Columbia River in Oregon, 1923-1924 - Beginning in 1920, the Henry Ford-owned weekly newspaper <em>The Dearborn Independent</em> ran a series of front-page articles that denounced all things Jewish. Though the series ended in 1922, the weekly continued anti-Jewish diatribes in other articles, most notably those attacking Aaron Sapiro, a farm cooperative organizer. This photograph, though it appears harmless, was part of that campaign.
- 1923-1924
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Sheep Waiting for a Ferry on the Columbia River in Oregon, 1923-1924
Beginning in 1920, the Henry Ford-owned weekly newspaper The Dearborn Independent ran a series of front-page articles that denounced all things Jewish. Though the series ended in 1922, the weekly continued anti-Jewish diatribes in other articles, most notably those attacking Aaron Sapiro, a farm cooperative organizer. This photograph, though it appears harmless, was part of that campaign.
- Pennant, "House of Mystery at Oregon Vortex," 1940-1965 - After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. New attractions vied for the attention of passing auto tourists. Some attractions lured vacationers with promises of strange phenomenon and unseen wonders. The House of Mystery at Oregon Vortex still relies on optical illusions to amaze and mystify visitors.
- 1940-1965
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Pennant, "House of Mystery at Oregon Vortex," 1940-1965
After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. New attractions vied for the attention of passing auto tourists. Some attractions lured vacationers with promises of strange phenomenon and unseen wonders. The House of Mystery at Oregon Vortex still relies on optical illusions to amaze and mystify visitors.
- Ford and Fordson Power Exposition Caravan and Radio Truck, Seaside, Oregon, 1922 -
- August 1922 - October 1922
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Ford and Fordson Power Exposition Caravan and Radio Truck, Seaside, Oregon, 1922
- Winners of the 1905 Oldsmobile Transcontinental Race - In 1905, two Oldsmobiles raced from New York City to Portland, Oregon for the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. Driver Dwight Huss and mechanic and relief driver Milford Wigle piloted "Old Scout" ahead of "Old Steady," reaching Portland in forty-four days. Upon their arrival - seen here - the winning trio delivered a greeting to the president of the exposition.
- June 20, 1905
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Winners of the 1905 Oldsmobile Transcontinental Race
In 1905, two Oldsmobiles raced from New York City to Portland, Oregon for the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. Driver Dwight Huss and mechanic and relief driver Milford Wigle piloted "Old Scout" ahead of "Old Steady," reaching Portland in forty-four days. Upon their arrival - seen here - the winning trio delivered a greeting to the president of the exposition.
- Hop-Pickers in a Field, Oregon, 1923-1924 -
- 1923-1924
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Hop-Pickers in a Field, Oregon, 1923-1924
- Recipe Booklet, "A Salad Tour of the United States," 1976 - The H.J. Heinz Company had humble beginnings in 1869 and has since become one of the most recognized names in the food industry. Recipe booklets produced by the company offer readers creative uses for many of Heinz's famous "57 Varieties." This recipe booklet features recipes for salads from across the United States, utilizing Heinz vinegars and salad dressings.
- 1976
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Recipe Booklet, "A Salad Tour of the United States," 1976
The H.J. Heinz Company had humble beginnings in 1869 and has since become one of the most recognized names in the food industry. Recipe booklets produced by the company offer readers creative uses for many of Heinz's famous "57 Varieties." This recipe booklet features recipes for salads from across the United States, utilizing Heinz vinegars and salad dressings.
- Super Service Station, Francis Motor Car Company, Portland, Oregon, August 1934 - In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- August 27, 1934
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Super Service Station, Francis Motor Car Company, Portland, Oregon, August 1934
In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.