Once upon a time...we actually built things in Wisconsin
Back in the day, Wisconsin played a very large roll in American manufacturing, especially in the auto industry. Many part and component suppliers were located in southeast Wisconsin for a number of reasons. Not the least of which was a hard working, talented work force.
Another reason was Lake Michigan which not only provided an easy means by which to ship the products, but offered an abundant water supply which was used in the manufacturing process.
One of the largest manufactures in Wisconsin was Rambler, which became American Motors. Located in Kenosha Wisconsin, the plant was a self contained city within a city, capable of taking a roll of raw steel at one end of the plant and rolling out a finished automobile at the other, which is unheard of today.
Pictured above, we have quite a crew of gentleman with what appears to be a near new Rambler. The license plate is dated 1906 and it almost appears to be springtime as the leaves look to be on the small side. The spare tire and cover are mounted out in front of the large round-tubed radiator, just behind the headlight irons and it is held in place with leather straps and buckles. From what I can find out, this is a 1906 Rambler Type 3 Surrey. The photo is from 'The Old Motor' which is an antique automobile photo magazine.
Pictured to the left is a factory photo of the 1906 Rambler Type 3 Surrey.
Pictured below is a photo of body production in Wisconsin. Photo courtesy of the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Body production in Wisconsin
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