York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pullman Motor Car Company
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In 1903, A. P. Broomell's Pullman Motor Car Company produced its first vehicle. Broomell, a business whose company made heating and cooking ranges, first introduced a six-wheeled automobile which was not successful. He then turned his attention to making luxury 4-wheel automobiles. In 1905, 13 Pullmans were made; by 1912, more than 3,000 had pulled out of production. It is estimated that 12,000 to 20,000 Pullman cars were produced in York in their plant located on North George Street. Their former plant now bears multiple murals with the Pullman name and currently is used for housing.
The Pullman Motor Car Company was the most substantial car company to emerge in York. The years 1910 and 1911 brought national fame to York's Pullman automobiles. A model 'K' from this company was the winner in an 1,100-mile endurance race between Atlanta and New York on June 6-11, 1910. One October 8 of the same year, a Pullman Model 'O' won the Fairmount Park road race in Philadelphia. Pullman cars were shipped to places as near as Philadelphia and as far away as Australia. Pullman was one of York's more successful automakers. Pullman Motor Cars, named after the maker of railroad coaches, found a niche in luxury automobiles. Their motto was "Some cars cost more to buy; but no car costs more to build." They ranged in price between $2,000
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Pullman and other local automakers faced stiff competition from Ford. One by one, the manufacturers fell to competitive pressures. The end came for Pullman in 1917 when it shut down after declaring bankruptcy. (Marker Number 9.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 39° 58.019′ N, 76° 43.773′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. It is on North George Street (Business Interstate 83) north of East North Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 53 E North St, York PA 17401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, in the Susquehanna Valley, and in Greater Harrisburg. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Western Maryland Freight Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Brooks Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Brooks Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Brooks Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Brooks Robinson
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