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The ferries carried almost 1 million cars a year in the mid-1950s before the bridge opened in 1957. At that time, there were five ferries running with a total capacity of 500 cars; the largest ferry could carry 150. [2] In their last year of service, the state ferries employed 400 people. [21] Michigan State Ferries
The first car Model B was assembled from outside parts including the 40 horsepower engines from Buda Engine Co. and Falls Engine Co. [1] The coachwork was done by Michigan Buggy Co. and the car originally was on a 112-inch wheelbase. It had leather upholstery and a 22-coat paint finish of 'golden auto brown' with a price of $1,750.
Marshall Farms, based in North Rose, New York, is a commercial breeder of dogs and ferrets for pets and scientific research. Marshall Pet Products, a division of Marshall Farms founded in 1993, sells a wide range of food, toys, and other accessories for ferrets and rabbits.
SS Badger is a passenger and vehicle ferry in the United States that has been in service on Lake Michigan since 1953. Currently, the ship shuttles between Ludington, Michigan, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a distance of 62 miles (100 km), connecting U.S. Highway 10 (US 10) between those two cities.
Motor vehicle manufacturers based in Michigan — companies currently or formerly having their primary base of operations in the state. For vehicle factories, see Category: Motor vehicle assembly plants in Michigan .
The Panic of 1893 directly affected Michigan-Peninsular as orders for new cars evaporated, the plant was completely closed for five months. [1] The next three years and the further financial difficulties of 1897 also negatively affected Michigan-Peninsular such that the company was considering reducing the amount of capital stock available.
The Michigan Car Company was a railroad rolling stock manufacturer located in Detroit, Michigan. [1] [2] The Michigan Car Company was organized in 1864 by John S. Newberry (b. 1826) and James McMillan (b. 1838) in order to manufacture railroad cars for the Union Army. In 1873 it relocated its main factory to Grand Trunk Junction.
Chicago and West Michigan Railway: PM: 1881 1899 Pere Marquette Railroad: Cincinnati, Jackson and Mackinaw Railroad: NYC: 1886 1892 Cincinnati and Michigan Railroad, Michigan and Mackinaw Railroad: Cincinnati, Jackson and Mackinaw Railway: NYC: 1892 1897 Cincinnati Northern Railroad, Toledo and Milwaukee Railroad: Cincinnati and Michigan ...