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Object Name |
Automobile |
Source |
Hemken Collection |
Iowa History Era Tag |
World War II to an Urban State (1940-1963) |
Chronological Tag |
Postwar United States (1945-1970s) |
Catalog Number |
2018.070.005 |
Credit line |
The Hemken Collection |
Description |
This Chrysler was produced in 1947. Only 4,049 were produced between 1946-1949. The car cost $2,366 new. It was considered the top of line for Chrysler and was called the Town and Country Sedan. This car has a 6 cylinder engine with L heads. This means, there are six pistons firing off in the cylinders to create the combustion needed to power the motor. The more cylinders, the more combustion produced which results in more horsepower. The L head refers to where the valves are located in the engine. Instead being located over the cylinder block like most standard cars, they're located inside the cylinder block right next to the pistons. The cylinder cross section forms an "L" shape. This car features restored wood, ash with dark mahogany panels, and new paint and interior. The car came with twin spotlights and roof rack for luggage. 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. |
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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. |
