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Motor Analyzer Machine
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Weidenhoff Motor Analyzer, portable testing bench connected to motor of automobile, with mechanic present, at Automotive Electric Sales Co., 754 E. Washington Avenue. Sign on machine reads: "For care free driving, summer and winter, have your motor analyzed at least twice a year."
October 14, 1932
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Beck Motor Sales
February 1978
"Beck Motor Sales. This fine 1917 Dodge Roadster is on display in the showroom. Reuben Beck (with phone) and his brother, Gerald, (center) are the proprietors. Bill Vis (right) is a mechanic."
United Motor Service/Automotive Electric Sales Co.
February 28, 1933
United Motors Service and Delco Batteries/Automotive Electric Sales Co. building, 754 E. Washington Avenue.
Gabbei Motor Co.
September 28, 1934
At Gabbei Motor Co. at 412 East Washington Avenue, one man works on the engine of a car while another machines a part in the company garage.
Chevrolet Sales and Service at Night
January 8, 1934
Night view of Chevrolet Sales and Service at 1501 Monroe Street.
Wrecked Plymouth Automobile
October 14, 1932
Wrecked Plymouth automobile at Kelly's Motor Service Garage, 25 W. Doty Street.
Kayser Inc. Lincoln-Mercury Sales and Service
December 30, 1947
Exterior view of the Kayser Inc. Lincoln-Mercury Sales and Service building at 1501 Monroe Street.