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- Attendants Using Laboratory Test Sets at Southwestern Motor Sales, Lincoln Park, Michigan, September 1934 - In the mid-1930s, Ford Motor Company produced the affordable Ford Laboratory Test Set. Automobile mechanics rolled this portable diagnostic equipment to the vehicle, hooked up the unit, and checked the condition of the vehicle's engine or electrical performance. The unit detected problems quickly and eliminated guesswork -- saving time and money for both the customer and dealership.
- September 24, 1934
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Attendants Using Laboratory Test Sets at Southwestern Motor Sales, Lincoln Park, Michigan, September 1934
In the mid-1930s, Ford Motor Company produced the affordable Ford Laboratory Test Set. Automobile mechanics rolled this portable diagnostic equipment to the vehicle, hooked up the unit, and checked the condition of the vehicle's engine or electrical performance. The unit detected problems quickly and eliminated guesswork -- saving time and money for both the customer and dealership.
- Davis Family Home on Cleophus Street, Lincoln Park, Michigan, circa 1945 - Cleoda Davis (1899-1964) migrated from North Carolina during World War I, where he found work at a shipbuilding company in River Rouge, Michigan. He later worked as a pipe fitter for a chemical company in Detroit. In the early 1920s, Davis married Della Louise Massey (1902-1998) of North Carolina. They raised their three children in Lincoln Park, Michigan.
- circa 1945
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Davis Family Home on Cleophus Street, Lincoln Park, Michigan, circa 1945
Cleoda Davis (1899-1964) migrated from North Carolina during World War I, where he found work at a shipbuilding company in River Rouge, Michigan. He later worked as a pipe fitter for a chemical company in Detroit. In the early 1920s, Davis married Della Louise Massey (1902-1998) of North Carolina. They raised their three children in Lincoln Park, Michigan.
- Box of Printing Paper, Used with Litton Data Processing System, 1969-1975 -
- 1969-1975
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Box of Printing Paper, Used with Litton Data Processing System, 1969-1975
- Ford Motor Company Branch in Lincoln Park, Michigan, 1964 - Ford Motor Company built its Glass Technical Center in Lincoln Park, Michigan -- about 12 miles southwest of Detroit and six miles south of the automaker's headquarters in Dearborn. Employees at the Glass Technical Center conducted research and development on window glass used in Ford vehicles. They also worked on advanced projects for Ford's aerospace division.
- circa 1964
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Ford Motor Company Branch in Lincoln Park, Michigan, 1964
Ford Motor Company built its Glass Technical Center in Lincoln Park, Michigan -- about 12 miles southwest of Detroit and six miles south of the automaker's headquarters in Dearborn. Employees at the Glass Technical Center conducted research and development on window glass used in Ford vehicles. They also worked on advanced projects for Ford's aerospace division.
- Showroom, North Brothers Inc. Lincoln Mercury Dealership, 1360 Fort Street, Lincoln Park, Michigan, November 1940 - Ford Motor Company purchased upmarket Lincoln in 1922 and introduced mid-priced Mercury for 1939. For many years, the two makes were sold in co-branded dealerships with spacious showrooms where would-be buyers could inspect the latest models. Following World War II, the brands were formally combined into Ford's Lincoln-Mercury Division. The Mercury brand was discontinued in 2011.
- November 07, 1940
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Showroom, North Brothers Inc. Lincoln Mercury Dealership, 1360 Fort Street, Lincoln Park, Michigan, November 1940
Ford Motor Company purchased upmarket Lincoln in 1922 and introduced mid-priced Mercury for 1939. For many years, the two makes were sold in co-branded dealerships with spacious showrooms where would-be buyers could inspect the latest models. Following World War II, the brands were formally combined into Ford's Lincoln-Mercury Division. The Mercury brand was discontinued in 2011.
- Southwestern Motor Sales, Super Service Station at Fort and Russell, Lincoln Park, Michigan, October 1936 - 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.
- October 09, 1936
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Southwestern Motor Sales, Super Service Station at Fort and Russell, Lincoln Park, Michigan, October 1936
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.
- Night View of Hacquoil Buick, Used Car Lot, 8911 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, December 1940 - Used cars benefited customers who could buy fancier pre-owned vehicles for the price of new economy models. Bright outdoor lighting highlighted a dealer's inventory at night and attracted customers if the sales office kept evening hours. By the time this photo was taken, the challenging economy of the Great Depression had improved.
- December 06, 1940
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Night View of Hacquoil Buick, Used Car Lot, 8911 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, December 1940
Used cars benefited customers who could buy fancier pre-owned vehicles for the price of new economy models. Bright outdoor lighting highlighted a dealer's inventory at night and attracted customers if the sales office kept evening hours. By the time this photo was taken, the challenging economy of the Great Depression had improved.
- Box of Carbon Paper, Used with Litton Data Processing System, 1969-1975 -
- 1969-1975
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Box of Carbon Paper, Used with Litton Data Processing System, 1969-1975
- Southwestern Motor Sales at Ford and Russell, Lincoln Park, Michigan, August 1934 -
- August 30, 1934
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Southwestern Motor Sales at Ford and Russell, Lincoln Park, Michigan, August 1934
- Invitation to the Quinceanera Celebration of Maritza Garza, 1992 - In the Hispanic tradition, girls mark their 15th birthday -- their coming of age -- with a Quinceanera celebration. This important rite-of-passage begins with a mass celebrated in the young woman's honor, followed by a reception featuring dinner and dancing. The teen is accompanied by a 14-member court of honor, seven girls and seven boys chosen from her closest friends and family.
- April 04, 1992
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Invitation to the Quinceanera Celebration of Maritza Garza, 1992
In the Hispanic tradition, girls mark their 15th birthday -- their coming of age -- with a Quinceanera celebration. This important rite-of-passage begins with a mass celebrated in the young woman's honor, followed by a reception featuring dinner and dancing. The teen is accompanied by a 14-member court of honor, seven girls and seven boys chosen from her closest friends and family.