A century ago, in the era between 1910 and 1919, the automobile was making the transition from a horseless carriage to a vehicle of its own. One of the oldest and best-known American automobile manufacturers is Ford, which was founded in 1903 by Henry Ford who had a dream of producing the “universal car,” a car which could be owned by everyone. By the teens, the Ford was one of the most popular automobiles in the United States. Shown below are photographs of Fords from this era.
According to the display:
“Many buyers avoided buying the Center Door model partly because of its high price tag. It was considered too dangerous during an accident doe to the plate glass window.”