Wayne State University
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The Detroit Public Library Present
“The Changing Face of the Auto Industry”
The First 50 Years 1890-1940
Michigan’s Moguls, Manufacturers and Mavericks
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The Changing Face of the Auto Industry is a demonstration project showcasing digitized images of photographs, pamphlets, and other materials held by the Detroit Public Library. There have been over five hundred auto manufacturers in Michigan's history. The majority of these existed for a brief period of time in the first half of the 20th century. Many never even produced a single production vehicle, while others developed into the behemoth, multinational conglomerates that currently dominate the world of auto manufacturing. This site provides images related to some of the early Michigan pioneers in the auto industry. As part of The Making of Modern Michigan, the images found on this site will become part of a statewide repository of historical and cultural information. View full description of the project.
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FUN FACT
The origin of the word automobile is credited to a 14th
Century Italian painter and engineer named Martini. The word comes from
the Greek word, "auto," (meaning self) and the Latin word, "mobils,"
(meaning moving). He never built an automobile, but he did draw plans
for a man-powered carriage with four wheels. The word car comes from the
Celtic word "carrus," (meaning cart or wagon).
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