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- Mortimer Roberts, #31 Abbott-Detroit, Tiedman Trophy Race - Charles Abbott formed Abbott Motor Company in Detroit in 1909. The firm offered multiple models under the Abbott-Detroit brand, all priced from about $1,200 up to $3,500. Abbott-Detroit cars competed successfully in early circuit races and hill climbs. The company overreached itself by relocating to a larger factory in Cleveland in 1916. Bankruptcy ended operations in early 1918.
- November 27, 1911
- Collections - Artifact
Mortimer Roberts, #31 Abbott-Detroit, Tiedman Trophy Race
Charles Abbott formed Abbott Motor Company in Detroit in 1909. The firm offered multiple models under the Abbott-Detroit brand, all priced from about $1,200 up to $3,500. Abbott-Detroit cars competed successfully in early circuit races and hill climbs. The company overreached itself by relocating to a larger factory in Cleveland in 1916. Bankruptcy ended operations in early 1918.
- 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."
- Automobile Racing--General, 1900-1909--Item 13 -
- 1900-1909
- Collections - Artifact
Automobile Racing--General, 1900-1909--Item 13
- Joe Dawson, #2 Marmon, Vanderbilt Cup Race - Two race teams drove Marmon vehicles at the 1911 Vanderbilt Cup Race in Savannah, Georgia. Hopes were high for victory since a Marmon had won at the inaugural Indianapolis 500 earlier in the year. These race cars, however, did not fare as well. The #2 Marmon, driven by Bob Burman, left after seven laps. One lap later, the other Marmon dropped out.
- November 27, 1911
- Collections - Artifact
Joe Dawson, #2 Marmon, Vanderbilt Cup Race
Two race teams drove Marmon vehicles at the 1911 Vanderbilt Cup Race in Savannah, Georgia. Hopes were high for victory since a Marmon had won at the inaugural Indianapolis 500 earlier in the year. These race cars, however, did not fare as well. The #2 Marmon, driven by Bob Burman, left after seven laps. One lap later, the other Marmon dropped out.
- Ralph Mulford Winning Vanderbilt Cup Race - Ralph Mulford raced to victory in his American-made Lozier at the 1911 Vanderbilt Cup Race. The race was held in Savannah, Georgia -- previous Vanderbilt Cup Races were held on Long Island, New York. Mulford beat out 13 other drivers. He averaged 74 miles per hour over the 17-lap, 17-mile road course.
- November 27, 1911
- Collections - Artifact
Ralph Mulford Winning Vanderbilt Cup Race
Ralph Mulford raced to victory in his American-made Lozier at the 1911 Vanderbilt Cup Race. The race was held in Savannah, Georgia -- previous Vanderbilt Cup Races were held on Long Island, New York. Mulford beat out 13 other drivers. He averaged 74 miles per hour over the 17-lap, 17-mile road course.
- Enslaved Quarters at Hermitage Plantation, near Savannah, Georgia, April 1919 -
- April 06, 1919
- Collections - Artifact
Enslaved Quarters at Hermitage Plantation, near Savannah, Georgia, April 1919
- Enslaved Quarters at Hermitage Plantation, near Savannah, Georgia, circa 1930 -
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
Enslaved Quarters at Hermitage Plantation, near Savannah, Georgia, circa 1930
- Enslaved Quarters at Hermitage Plantation, near Savannah, Georgia -
- Collections - Artifact
Enslaved Quarters at Hermitage Plantation, near Savannah, Georgia
- Enslaved Quarters at Hermitage Plantation, near Savannah, Georgia, circa 1930 -
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
Enslaved Quarters at Hermitage Plantation, near Savannah, Georgia, circa 1930
- Group at Hermitage Plantation, near Savannah, Georgia -
- Collections - Artifact
Group at Hermitage Plantation, near Savannah, Georgia