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Frederick S. Duesenberg
(1878-1932)
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By Mike Wintermantel, October 6, 2012 | |
| | | 1. Frederick S. Duesenberg Marker | | |
Inscription. Near this site on July 2, 1932, the builder of Duesenberg luxury automobiles was seriously injured when his supercharged Model J crashed into the mountainside. He died on July 26 at Memorial Hospital of Johnstown.
Erected by Western Pennsylvania Region, Antique Automobile Club of America.
Location. 40° 10.226′ N, 79° 6.595′ W. Marker is near Jennerstown, Pennsylvania, in Somerset County. Marker is at the intersection of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) and Sliding Rock Road, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Highway. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jennerstown PA 15547, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Forbes Road (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Forbes Road (approx. one mile away); Log Grist Mill (approx. 2.6 miles away); Highway Attractions (approx. 2.7 miles away); Quecreek Mine Accident and Rescue (approx. 6.5 miles away); Loyalhanning (approx. 7.9 miles away); a different marker also named Forbes Road (approx. 8.2 miles away); Fort Ligonier (approx. 8.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Jennerstown.
Also see . . . Frederick Samuel Duesenberg at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on October 7, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
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By Mike Wintermantel, October 6, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Frederick S. Duesenberg Marker | | |
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By Mike Wintermantel, October 6, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Frederick S. Duesenberg Marker Sponsor | Antique Automobile Club of America
Duryea
Founded Nov. 1935 | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on October 7, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 116 times since then. Last updated on October 7, 2012. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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