The steam automobile was virtually silent compared to gasoline cars. The Doble steam Car was an American steam car maker from 1909-1931. Their latter models of steam car, with fast firing boiler and electric start, were considered the pinnacle of steam car development. The term “Doble steam car” comprises any of several makes of steam-powered […]
In the early 1900’s when automobiles became more affordable, auto racing was as popular as horse racing. The following photographs were taken around this era. The photograph below has the caption: Finish of 1st American auto race at Springfield, L.I. – A.L. Riker in electric, wass the winner. The Photograph below taken by Spooner & Wells […]
First Automobile parade in Manhattan The film below is probably the first annual automobile parade, held on November 4, 1899 in downtown Manhattan. It was made by Thomas A. Edison Company. At least ten different makes and models are seen, including electric and steam powered machines. Only three years earlier, in 1896, Henry Ford, Charles Brady […]
