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J. C. McLanahan Ford Agency showroom in Collinsville around 1915

Citation

“J. C. McLanahan Ford Agency showroom in Collinsville around 1915,” Madison Historical, accessed April 23, 2024, https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/items/show/629.

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Description

This photograph was taken around 1915 of the J. C. McLanahan Ford Agency showroom. The agency was located at 108 Seminary, Collinsville, Illinois. Pictured in the photo is Mr. McLanahan on the left and Albert Lathrop, head salesman on the right.

Transcription

  • Written on Banner:
    J. C. McLANAHAN- FORD-AGENT
    AND AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES
    JENKS-  UNION MADE

    Three small sign attached to banner (l to r):
    UNITED STATES TIRES     THE UNIVERSAL CAB   FIRESTONE TIRES

    Sign on left side of photo:
    Firestone
    TIRES - TUBES

    Sign in the middle of the photo:
    Firestone
    TIRES-RIMS
    ACCESSORIES
    J.C. McL    HAN.AGEN
    108 SEMIN   OLLINSVILLE
                                    "The Aristocrats of the

Subjects

  • Collinsville
  • business
  • culture
  • automobiles

Contributor

  • Lucille Stehman donated this photograph to the museum in 1989.

Date

1910 - 1919

Relevant Encyclopedia Article

Language

English

Type

  • Photograph

Format

  • Black and white photographic print
  • jpg

Coverage

  • Collinsville, Illinois circa 1915

Identifier

  • CHM-P-0015
  • 1990.039.001
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