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Smart Motor Company

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The Smart Motor Company dealership located at 437 West Gilman Street, designed by Harry Alford. Signs in the show windows read: "Willys" and "Hupmobile."

Date Created:
February 17, 1937
Creator:
Waste, Elwin G., 1902-1957

Publication Information

Creator
Waste, Elwin G., 1902-1957
Date Created
February 17, 1937

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.5842-B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013BZH
Legacy ID
WHi 6421

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