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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.
- 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
- Hop-Pickers in a Field, Oregon, 1923-1924 -
- 1923-1924
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Hop-Pickers in a Field, Oregon, 1923-1924
- Ford Motor Company Branch in Portland, Oregon, September 30, 1936 - Starting in the early 1910s, Ford Motor Company opened domestic assembly plants throughout the United States. These plants allowed the company to better serve its customers, with facilities located in most major American cities. Ford's Portland, Oregon, plant operated from 1914 to 1932.
- September 30, 1936
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Ford Motor Company Branch in Portland, Oregon, September 30, 1936
Starting in the early 1910s, Ford Motor Company opened domestic assembly plants throughout the United States. These plants allowed the company to better serve its customers, with facilities located in most major American cities. Ford's Portland, Oregon, plant operated from 1914 to 1932.
- 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.
- Pennant, "Souvenir of Columbia River-Highway," 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. Sometimes the road traveled was part of the journey. Oregon's Columbia River Highway offered numerous scenic vistas for the auto tourist. Attractions depicted in the letters on this souvenir pennant helped vacationers relive their driving experience.
- 1940-1965
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Pennant, "Souvenir of Columbia River-Highway," 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. Sometimes the road traveled was part of the journey. Oregon's Columbia River Highway offered numerous scenic vistas for the auto tourist. Attractions depicted in the letters on this souvenir pennant helped vacationers relive their driving experience.
- Oregon License Plate, 1960 - Early state-issued license plates were made of porcelain-coated iron. Later, states stamped tin, steel, or even copper to make plates. During the Second World War several states used fiberboard. Plate colors varied and some states added symbols, mottoes, or other design elements. Today, states use reflective sheeting to coat a standard-sized aluminum blank which is then stamped and decorated.
- 1960
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Oregon License Plate, 1960
Early state-issued license plates were made of porcelain-coated iron. Later, states stamped tin, steel, or even copper to make plates. During the Second World War several states used fiberboard. Plate colors varied and some states added symbols, mottoes, or other design elements. Today, states use reflective sheeting to coat a standard-sized aluminum blank which is then stamped and decorated.
- H. J. Heinz Company Booth at Lewis & Clark Centennial Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1904-1905 - The H. J. Heinz Company displayed its products at world's fairs, regional fairs and expositions. These exhibits included product displays and samples, promotional pamphlets, slide shows of the Heinz complex in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and pickle-pin souvenirs--all set in a refined drawing-room atmosphere. This photograph features the H.J. Heinz Company booth at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition held in Portland, Oregon.
- 1904-1905
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H. J. Heinz Company Booth at Lewis & Clark Centennial Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1904-1905
The H. J. Heinz Company displayed its products at world's fairs, regional fairs and expositions. These exhibits included product displays and samples, promotional pamphlets, slide shows of the Heinz complex in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and pickle-pin souvenirs--all set in a refined drawing-room atmosphere. This photograph features the H.J. Heinz Company booth at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition held in Portland, Oregon.
- H. J. Heinz Company Booth at Lewis & Clark Centennial Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1904-1905 - The H. J. Heinz Company displayed its products at world's fairs, regional fairs and expositions. These exhibits included product displays and samples, promotional pamphlets, slide shows of the Heinz complex in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and pickle-pin souvenirs--all set in a refined drawing-room atmosphere. This photograph features the H.J. Heinz Company booth at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition held in Portland, Oregon.
- 1904-1905
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H. J. Heinz Company Booth at Lewis & Clark Centennial Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1904-1905
The H. J. Heinz Company displayed its products at world's fairs, regional fairs and expositions. These exhibits included product displays and samples, promotional pamphlets, slide shows of the Heinz complex in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and pickle-pin souvenirs--all set in a refined drawing-room atmosphere. This photograph features the H.J. Heinz Company booth at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition held in Portland, Oregon.