East Lansing in Ingham County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Michigan Automobile Dealers Association
Photographed By Joel Seewald, April 22, 2017
1. Michigan Automobile Dealers Association Marker
In 1920 the Michigan Automotive Trade Association was founded in Detroit. On May 19, 1921, the group was incorporated, with the following officers: G.S. Garber, President: H.H. Shuart Secretary; and Clark Graves, Treasurer. The association's purpose is to promote and protect the interests of franchised dealers. In 1937 the association moved from Detroit to Lansing and changed its name to the Michigan Automobile Dealers Association. The 100th anniversary of the first gasoline powered automobile patent was celebrated in 1986. To commemorate this milestone, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed 1986 the "Centennial Year of the Gasoline Powered Automobile." In Michigan's Sesquicentennial year, 1987, the association had 850 members.Erected 1987 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1338.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #40 Ronald Reagan, and the Michigan Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1921.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Michigan State Medical Society / Michigan State Medical Society Headquarters (approx. ¼ mile away); Monsignor Jerome V. MacEachin / St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Parish (approx. 0.6 miles away); East Lansing Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Collegeville / East Lansing (approx. 0.9 miles away); Masonic Temple (approx. one mile away); "That a Ladies Course be Organized" (approx. 1.1 miles away); Women's Building (approx. 1.1 miles away); Alice B. Cowles House (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Lansing.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, April 22, 2017
2. Michigan Automobile Dealers Association and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
