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Object Name |
Automobile |
Source |
Hemken Collection |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939) |
Chronological Tag |
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945) |
Catalog Number |
2018.070.002 |
Credit line |
The Hemken Collection |
Description |
This Chrysler Sport Coupe was made in 1931. It has a 6 cylinder L head engine. The cylinder head sits on top of the cylinder that helps to open and close the cylinder block on top of the engine. This causes the combustion process to run the motor. This one has six cylinders which generates more horsepower. This Chrysler cost $885 brand new in 1931. There were 5,327 models produced. Key features of the Chrysler: it is a Sport Coupe, it had side mounts, rumble seat in the back, a trunk with a trunk rack, gazelle hood ornament, window crank for the windshield, roll down window behind the driver, and a compartment for golf club bags. The Hemken collection is the second owner of this car. The wooden wheel covers were ordered by the first owner. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
Iowa has its history deep in the roots of the automobile legacy in America. The very first fully operational electric car was invented in Des Moines, Iowa in 1891 by William Morrison (pbs.org). There were many Iowan companies that produced automobiles in the early 20th century such as the Mason Motor Car Company (Mason-Maytag) and the Colby Motor Car Company (iptv.org). According to the Iowa DOT, Iowa's first road was created in 1838 which ran from Keokuk to Iowa City. The first paved concrete road was constructed in 1917. 1917 was also the first year that Iowa received federal aid to develop highways. As for the first official road map of Iowa, it was created in 1919. Summary Resource and Additional Information for Object: Resource and Additional Information: Click Here Resource and Additional Information: Click Here Resource and Additional Information: Click Here Resource and Additional Information: Click Here This object can be connected to the following standards: Standard SS.4.25 Technological Change: A lesson on how the automobile industry has changed in Iowa, or a lesson on the technological advances to the automobile itself could be created. Standard SS.6.23 Compare Iowa to World: A lesson could be made comparing Iowa's automobile experience to another state or country. |
Primary/Secondary Source |
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Search Terms |
Automobiles and Trucking Business & Industry Road Systems Technology Automobile industry Automobiles Roads |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Hemken Collection and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
