First Motor Car (Steam) Built in Oregon City, Oregon 1899
Entry/Object ID
P-6233
Description
Oregon City First Motor Car.
H.W. Jackson holding engine; Norton E. Park holding boiler and flue expander
Original from Mrs. G.V. Bolton
Car made in Jackson Bicycle Shop, Main St. Oregon City, from tubular steel and wood.
Negative and Sample Photo - 2008.008.001.080
Made/Created
Date made
1901 - 1902
Time Period
20th Century
Place
City
Oregon City
County
Clackamas
State
Oregon
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Notes
I changed the date range from 1899. Jackson worked on the automobile parts in 1901 and planned in January 1902 planned to complete the auto soon. (JAH 02/2022)
Medium: Negative
Location of Negative: Society Collection
Other Names and Numbers
Other Number
Other No.: Society 80; Society Photo #: 80; Other Photo #: Mrs. G.V. Bolton #1
