Hudson Dealerships


The History of Bowman & Co. in Grand Rapids, MI.

Overview:
1923-1924    Bowman & Trautman, 200-202 State St. SE
                   Bowman & Trautman (Service Station), 241-243 Bond Ave. NW
                   Bowman & Trautman (Used cars), 1519 Plainfield NE
1925-1928    Bowman & Trautman, 105-109 Weston SE
1929-1932    Bowman & Co., 105-111 Weston SE and 214-216 Ionia Ave
1933-           Bowman & Co., 200 Division Ave South
1934-1941    Bowman & Co., 101 Sheldon SE at Oaks

Bowman & Trautman Hudson Essex

Bowman & Trautman Hudson Essex (Distributors), 200-206 State St. S.E. In business at this address from at least 1923-1924. Dealer: C.R. Bowman & C.W. Trautman.

Bowman & Trautman Service Station

A seperate service station appears to have been in business at 241-243 Bond Ave. during at least 1923-1924.

Bowman & Trautman Hudson Essex
Bowman & Trautman Hudson Essex, 1519 Plainfield N.E. Date of photo unknown, but possibly dates to 1923-1924 per overview above.

Bowman & Company Hudson Essex

Bowman & Company (Hudson and Terraplane Associate Distributors), 101-105 Weston S.E. with 1929 Essex in front of building. In business at this address during at least 1925-1929, possibly as late as 1932. Harry C. Jones (Dealer) behind wheel? This building still remains. The lower level is a parking garage with tenant building above it. The brickwork seen in the photo between windows is identical to the pillars that serve as entry way into the parking area today.

Bowman & Company Terraplane
Bowman & Company (Hudson and Terraplane Associate Distributors), at Sheldon Ave SE at Oakes. Photo taken during Terraplane years. In business at this address between at least 1934-1941.

Bowman & Company 2013
2013 picture of building shows it's been well maintained.





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