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- Description:
- Two copies. "The first Oldsmobile built by the Olds Motor Vehicle Company, organized in 1897, was the 'horseless carriage' turned out that same year. it was produced in a tiny shop on River Street in Lansing, Michigan, and was the predecessor to millions of Oldsmobiles which since have been manufactured in the vast plants of what is now the Oldsmobile Division of General Motors Corporation. It is now permanently housed in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., as an example of early automotive pioneering."
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Located on the northbound side. New 1981 Oldsmobiles model cars were the first to cross. Mike Seward is master of ceremonies.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Buildings from the Diamond Reo Trucks Inc. era. Photo e shows the Diamond Reo water tower next to the South Cedar Street bridge. Photo h shows the Moores Park Eckert Power Plant smokestacks in the background. Photo k shows a Clark gas station. Photo l shows part of the South Washington Avenue train depot. Twelve views.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- A photograph of Forest Starkweather in an REO automobile. The Van the Tool Man sign is visible in the background. Gift of Roberta Starkweather Bierkamp.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Thomas Roberts writes: "My dear Mr. Starkweather, It is with keen appreciation that I acknowledge your generous courtesy. The 'Lincoln' is such a beautiful car, and 'almost am persuaded'. Thank you. Cordially yours, Thomas Roberts." Gift of Roberta Starkweather Bierkamp.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Bob Lorcensen is in the car and Versile Babcock is standing.
- Date Created:
- 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- A GM Firebird "car of the future" on a float, pulled by a convertible in the Lansing Centennial of Transportation Parade on East Michigan Avenue. This was one of three versions of the Firebird concept car that were featured in the parade. The Esquire Theater, Murton Opticians, Jim's Cocktail Bar, Lansing Cafe, and Mattison's Jewelry are all visible. Originally part of the Carl Dalrymple Collection.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- O.R. Starkweather is second from the right. Gift of Roberta Starkweather Bierkamp.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
