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Informationen zum Autor Retired attorney Frank E. Wrenick is an award-winning transportation author and lecturer who has participated in the restoration of World War II aircraft and a 1918 steam locomotive. He lives in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Elaine V. Wrenick is a retired systems analyst and program designer. Her grandfather, Asa Orra Walworth, manufactured the Walworth automobile in Chicago during 1904-1905. Klappentext This comprehensive look at the heyday of automobile manufacturing in Ohio chronicles the region's early prominence in an industry that was inventing itself. More than 550 Ohio manufacturers are covered, from Abbott to Zent. There are familiar marques, such as Jordan, Baker, Peerless, and White of Cleveland, along with Packard, Stutz, Crosley and Willys. Less well-known and forgotten automotive ventures, such Auto-Bug, Darling and Ben-Hur, are documented, although many never got beyond the concept stage. Attention is given to the various ancillary industries, services and organizations which nurtured, developed with and, in many cases, survived the decline of Cleveland's automotive industry. Zusammenfassung A comprehensive look at automobile manufacturing during its heyday in Cleveland and the remainder of Ohio! and illustrates what it took to succeed in an industry that was in the process of inventing itself. Over 550 early Cleveland and Ohio automobile manufacturers are given recognition! and the field is covered from A to Z. Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of ContentsForeword by John J. GrabowskiPrefaceIntroductionPart I. The Automobiles of Cleveland delete¿An Overview delete¿The ManufacturersPart II. The Automobiles of Ohio delete¿An Overview delete¿The ManufacturersAppendix 1: Cleveland Automobile Manufacturers by YearAppendix 2: Leading Cleveland Automobile Marques by Name and AddressAppendix 3: Ohio Automobile Manufacturers by CityAppendix 4: Unusual Vehicle NamesBibliographyIndex
