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Object Name |
Automobile |
Source |
Hemken Collection |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939) |
Chronological Tag |
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) |
Catalog Number |
2018.070.001 |
Credit line |
The Hemken Collection |
Description |
1914 Ford Model T. When it first came out it costed $500 new. 35,017 of these cars were made. This model has a four cylinder L head. The cylinder head is called an internal combustion engine which sits on top of the cylinder block on the motor block. The L head means there is a sidevalve. Valves are sealed with a head gasket. This particular automobile is all original, just as it came off the factory line. The car has only 1,000 miles on it. It can produce up to 20 horsepower. On the back, the Model T sports the classic turtle neck trunk. The tank located on the running board holds acetylene for the head lamps on the car. The sidelights and tail lights use kerosene. This Model T was the first car purchased by the Hemken Collection in 1957. 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. |
