The right side of the flat case shows photographs (inlcuding postcards of the Milburn Wagon Works factory in Toledo, Milbutrn electric vehicles, the old Pope Automobile Factory, an Overland advertisement and postcard, and an issue of The Willys News (details on the right side of the flatcase)
ca. 1905
Postcard, Pope Toledo Motor Car building, ca. 1905. Donald Duhaime Collection, MSS-077.
At its time, the Pope Toledo factory was one of the largest in the city. In 1909, the company was purchased by John Willys.
1915
Postcard, the Milburn Roadster, ca. 1915. Donald Duhaime Collection, MSS-077.
This postcard promotes the Milburn Light Electric, described as “beautiful, clean, smart, graceful, silent, durable, and convenient,” and available for $1285.
1920s
The Toledo Interurban Trolley, ca. 1915. Ward M. Canaday Center Local History Vertical Files.
The electric trolleys were a part of Toledo’s innovative urban transportation infrastructure, which started in 1884 and came to a halt in 1919. At the height of the interurban system, nine lines moved 150 units through the city on a daily basis.
ca. 1910
Postcard, Overland Model 83B Touring Car, ca. 1920.
One of the sportier models of the Overland, its convertible top allowed drivers to enjoy the sunshine and warmth of a summer’s day.