Photograph
Early Highway Trailer
| An auto-trailer, an early trailer manufactured by the Highway Trailer Company of Edgerton. The company began by manufacturing trailers designed for farmers to haul goods to market using their cars. When equipped with higher sides the trailer could be used for transporting cattle. Behind the trailer is the Goodwin Grocery which identifies the location as brick-paved Vine Street in Beloit. |
| Image ID: | 40854 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1915 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Beloit |
| County: | Rock |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | CF 514 |
| Original Dimensions: | 9.5 x 7.5 inches |
| The image appeared in the August section of the 1983 Wisconsin Historical Calendar. |
| Central business districts |
| Clothing and dress |
| Hats |
| Suits (Clothing) |
| Men |
| Grocery trade |
| Delivery of goods |
| Signs and signboards |
| Trailers |
| Neckties |
| Outdoor photography |
| Cities and towns |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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