Ford Piquette Plant, 1905
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Ford Piquette Plant, 1905
Colorized photo of the Ford Piquette plant, probably in 1905. The grounds are still quite undeveloped with the 1/4 mile test track still in use.
On the right three men are testing a Model B (front engine crank is visible), with several cars near the center of the plant, apparently with bodies.
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Rob
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Re: Ford Piquette Plant, 1905
The reverse side view of Piquette from a 1905 sales catalog. The track is seen with testing cars on the far right:
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Re: Ford Piquette Plant, 1905
Thank you! A VERY interesting post! I never knew a test track existed a the plant side on Piquette!
I know the powerhouse is long gone. Does anyone know what kind of engine and generator they had installed in it? Was it an Edison DC installation?
I know the powerhouse is long gone. Does anyone know what kind of engine and generator they had installed in it? Was it an Edison DC installation?