Hudson Garage Company account book

Collection

Identifier: MS G37

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The Hudson Garage Company account book consists of 1 bound volume (16 pages) detailing cash, credit (monthly) as well as used cars, parts, labor and cars. 2 loose sheets with The Hudson Garage Company letterhead are included, handwritten on the back includes 1919 used cars (sales) including the purchaser last name and cost.

Dates

Creation: 1915-1919

Creator

Hudson Garage Company (Organization)

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Restrictions on Use

This collection is open for research use.

History of the Hudson Garage Company

Account book for the Hudson Garage Company, owned by Thomas E. Bissell (1892-1954), which operated from 1913 to 1942 on 24 Clinton Street in Hudson, Ohio

Thomas E. Bissell (1892-1954) opened his first automobile repair and sales shop on 24 Clinton Street in 1913. He sold a variety of automobiles, including Saxons, Buicks and Fords. Bissell soon sold Ford automobiles exclusively. He remained on Clinton Street until 1942, when he moved to a new building on Main Street.