Two Mack Model AB Trucks with Worm Drives Parked in front of Jos. P Duross & Co. Printers, 1911-1916
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Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1905 and adopted the name Mack Trucks in 1922. The company introduced its medium-duty Model AB truck in 1914. The model remained in production until 1936, and Mack built more than 50,000 units. Optional chain or worm-drive transmissions remained available on the AB to the end.
Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1905 and adopted the name Mack Trucks in 1922. The company introduced its medium-duty Model AB truck in 1914. The model remained in production until 1936, and Mack built more than 50,000 units. Optional chain or worm-drive transmissions remained available on the AB to the end.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1911-1916
Subject Date
1911-1916
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
90.1.1747.P.K.1509
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10.125 in
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