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Early American Automobiles and 1900s DC Pioneers
A historical overview of early motor vehicles and regulations in Washington, detailing speeds, horns, and safety rules, and tracing the rise of local auto firms. It highlights pioneers like Arthur L. Cline, L. P. Dorsett, and John J. Fister, the shift from steam to gasoline cars, and the emergence of firms such as the Auto Savery Company and Locomobile in the District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ate Aguceney
Arthur L. Cline
L. P. Dorsett
John J. Fister
Mr. Cling
Mr. Dorsett
Pieter
Connecticut Avenue
L and
Locomobile Company of America
Branca
Connecticut
Locomobile
Mobile
Kohler Carriage Company
Artur L. Cuue
Cline
Rambler Agency
Automobile Company of Washington
Auto Savery Company
Eighteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Farquhar
Irving
BE Street
Avenue
Feld
Pope Automobile Company of America
Pope Building
Fourteenth Street
Col
Pops
Locomobile Com
Pany
Vanderbilt
District of Columbia
Cadillac
Winton
Macfacl
Thane Cara
Heydey
Weekeien
Yons
Maj
Sylvester
Hasbrouck
Senate
Clauss
Fife
J. P. Lockwood
Mengura