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OHIO

Ashland, OH:
Jim Hughes Garage
Jim Hughes Garage, 171 E Main St. Postcard circa 1949.

Barberton, OH:
Derhammer Motors
Derhammer Motors Possibly at 239 Second St? Per the The Akron Beacon Journal from Akron, Ohio on November 12, 1936, "Incorporated in September, 1932, formerly was the Nash-Barberton Co., founded in 1928." Nash-Baberton had an address of 185 N. Second St.

Bedford, OH:
E.G. Norgar Motor, Inc
E.G. Norgar Motor, Inc., 270 Broadway - East of Lee, Bedford, OH. In business in at least 1953. Click here for more pictures and information.

Bedford, OH:
Engle-Robbins Motor Sales
Engle-Robbins Motor Sales, 707 Broadway. Circa 1928.

Berea, OH:
Stanley Motor Co., Berea, OH. (Per 01/13/35 Cleveland Plain Dealer and 11/23/35 Cleveland News.)

Brookville, OH:
Cupp Motor Sales
Cupp Motor Sales, 413 Market Street. It opened in 1946 and sold Hudsons until 1955 when they became Cupp Ford. Click here for more information.

Bucyrus, OH:
Baehrs & Seitter
Baehrs & Seitter, 530 W. Mansfield St. In business 1952-1953. Cambridge, OH:
C.W. StewartC.W. Stewart
C.W. Stewart, Cambridge, OH. Postcard circa 1932.

Chagrin Falls, OH:
W.O. Wince Motor Sales, Chagrin Falls, OH. (Per 01/13/35 Cleveland Plain Dealer and 11/23/35 Cleveland News.)

Cleveland, OH:
Bell Motor Sales
Bell Motor Sales, Cleveland, OH. Photo from December 1953 Hudson Dealer News shows Dave Small, center, signing his 1954 franchise. At left is Walter Ernst, Hudson North Central Divisional Manager and at right E.P.J. Rigdon, Cleveland Zone Manager. Dave Small says this of his franchise, "First, i consider Hudson the finest car produced in America. The interior appointments and outstanding performance far surpas any other product anywhere near its price class. I like thet rouble-free and economical operaton of Hudsoncars - which makes for owner satisfaction and loyalty. Along the same lines, i like the service and satisfaction a used Hudson gives our customers. I like the fairness and willing co-operation of the Hudson factory personnel who are willing at all times to assist us on any and all problems of our operation. In summing up, I make a good profit with Hudson and my entire staff shares in this profit."

Cleveland, OH:
Hudson-Stuyvesant Motor Co
Hudson-Stuyvesant Motor Co, 1914-1916 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH. Picture featured in Hudson Triangle Vol.6 No.9 from August 26, 1916. Click here for more pictures and information.

Cleveland, OH:
R.J. Schmunk Co
R.J. Schmunk Co, Distributor, 2351 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH. Clipping from 01/13/35 Cleveland Plain Dealer. Roll mouse over image to see what building looks like today.

Cleveland, OH:
Tyjeski Motor Co
Tyjeski Motor Co, 14720 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH.

W.R. Trace Hudson-Essex
W.R. Trace Garage, Cleveland, OH - Circa April 1929

Other Cleveland, Ohio dealerships included:
Allison Motor Sales, Inc., 4400 Euclic Ave. (Per 11/23/35 Cleveland News.)
Bredel Motor Sales, 11515 Lorain Ave. (Per 01/13/35 Cleveland Plain Dealer and 11/23/35 Cleveland News.)
Broadway Sales & Service, 7122 Broadway (Per 03/26/40 Cleveland News.)
Duke Motor Sales, 3211 Lorain Ave. (Per 03/26/40 Cleveland News.)
Dunn-Barr Motor Sales, 8829 Broadway (Per 11/23/35 Cleveland News.)
Esper Motor Sales, 3161 W. 25th St. (Per 01/13/35 Cleveland Plain Dealer and 11/23/35 Cleveland News.)
Harrison Motor Sales, 1530 Hayden Ave. (Per 03/26/40 Cleveland News.)
Hetrick Motors, 10421 Lorain Ave. (Per 03/26/40 Cleveland News.)
Fisher Motor Sales, 4374 Mayfield Road (Per 01/13/35 Cleveland Plain Dealer and 11/23/35 Cleveland News.)
Fleck Motor Sales, 12400 Detroit Ave. (Per 11/23/35 Cleveland News.)
Frank Duggan, Inc., 14461 Euclid Ave. (Per 11/23/35 Cleveland News.)
Gray Motors, 5901 Franklin Blvd. (Per 11/23/35 Cleveland News.)
John Voelker Motor Sales, 6225 St. Clair Ave. (Per 01/13/35 Cleveland Plain Dealer, 11/23/35 Cleveland News, and 03/26/40 Cleveland News.)
Karl F. Spieth Co., 2917 Mayfield Rd. (Per 03/26/40 Cleveland News.)
Kirk-Ward Motors, 18107 Detroit Ave. (Per 03/26/40 Cleveland News.)
L.S. Smith, Inc., 2373 E. 9th St. (Per 11/23/35 Cleveland News.)
Lake Shore Motor Co., 9216 Superior Ave. (Per 01/13/35 Cleveland Plain Dealer and 11/23/35 Cleveland News.)
Leavitt Motor Sales, 516 E. 105th St. (Per 01/13/35 Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
Majestic Motor Sales, 13715 Kinsman Rd. (Per 03/26/40 Cleveland News.)
Owens Automobile Co., 23672 Lorain Rd (Per 11/23/35 Cleveland News.)
Owens Motor Sales, 12400 Detroit Ave. (Per 03/26/40 Cleveland News.)
Rocky River Motor Sales, 19255 Detroit Rd. (Per 01/13/35 Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
Sewell & Renftle 11434 Superior (Per 03/26/40 Cleveland News.)
Shadyside Motors, Inc., 4143 Pearl Rd. (Per 01/13/35 Cleveland Plain Dealer and 11/23/35 Cleveland News.)
Spath, Gamble, Brennan, Inc., 7501 Carnegie Ave. (Per 11/23/35 Cleveland News.)
Stanley Motor Sales, 15215 Kinsman Rd. (Per 11/23/35 Cleveland News.)
The Scott A. Rogers Co., 5005 Euclid Ave. (Per 03/26/40 Cleveland News.)
Walter A. Weidely Co., 7501 Carnegie Ave. (Per 01/13/35 Cleveland Plain Dealer.)

Columbus, OH:
G&W MotorSales
G&W MotorSales, 312 W. Broad St. Circa 1947.

Columbus, OH:
J.Foster Crumley Hudson
J.Foster Crumley Hudson, 909 N. High St. Key ring from 1949. Also seen in Columbus Evening Dispatch March 30, 1947 ad.

Columbus, OH:
Standard Motor Car Co
Standard Motor Car Co., 25 N. Fourth St. In business from at least 1916-1919. Seen in Hudson Triangle, Vol. 8 No. 34 from June 7, 1919.

Columbus Evening Dispatch March 30, 1947
Other dealerships in Columbus, OH include:
Capitol Motor Car CompanyOlentangy and West Goodale Blvd. Per Columbus Evening Dispatch March 30, 1947.
G&W Motor Sales3192 West Broad Street. Per Columbus Evening Dispatch March 30, 1947. Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care is now at this location.
Wile Motor Sales Inc. (Distributors) 804 Mt. Vernon Avenue

Dayton, OH:
Rieger Motors, Inc.
Rieger Motors, Inc., 4100 North Dixie Drive, Dayton, OH. Photo from 1953 Motor magazine ad. Also found in a 1954 directory. Click here for more information and pictures.

Deleware, OH:
Tilton Central Garage, 66 N. Sandusky St., Deleware, OH. (Started in 1947.)

Forestville, OH:
C.B. Ayer Sales
C.B. Ayer, 7863 Beechmont Ave. In business from at least 1937-1957. Photo of dealership in Anderson High School (Cincinnati, OH) yearbook of 1941.

Galion, OH:
Marvin Gwinner
Marvin Gwinner - Hudson, Dodge, Plymouth - 120-122 Harding Way W., Galion, OH. In business from 1932-1940. It has the original polished stone floor from the showroom. Today it's a really good sub shop for lunch.

Galion, OH:
Gwinner & Swalley
Gwinner & Swalley - Hudson, Kaiser-Fraizer Dealership - 221 Market St., Galion, OH. In business from 1947-1952. In March of 2009 the building was noted as being for sale, still with very original inside showroom a lot like Miller Motor Sales inside.

Hammansburg, OH:
Dulaney Auto
Dulaney Auto Sales, corner of Hammansburg & Mitchell Rd. Click here for more information and pictures.

Ironton, OH:
Valley Motors
Valley Motors, Ironton, OH. In photo, dealer E. Steenbergen delivers customer J.W. McClure's 31st Hudson at Valley Motors. Mr. McClure's first car was an early model Essex. A feed wholesaler of Banbridge, OH, said McClure, who is most enthusiastic about Hudson's," If they ever stop making Hudsons. I'll just have to ride a bicycle."

Lancaster, OH:
Smith Motor Co
Foster Smith Motor Co
Smith Motor Co, 133 W. Chestnut St. Circa 1932-1934. Clipping from Lancaster Eagle-Gazette July 23, 1932.

Leipsic, OH:
Vic Bean's Garage
Vic Bean's Garage, 333 S. Belemore St., Leipsic, OH - Circa February 1951. Click here for more pictures and ads of this dealership!

Lima, OH:
Wilsey Hudson Sales
Wilsey Hudson Sales, 767 W. North St., Lima, OH. (Started in 1940.)

Lorain, OH:
Mike Kunick
Kunick Motor Sales, Lorain, OH. Art Linkletter, radio quizmaster, who popped the question on "What's In the House" radio contest to housewife Mrs. Maria Soto found the right answer and Mrs. Soto found herself the winner of a new Hudson Jet. In photo, (Left to Right) at presentation of the car are: Mrs. Soto, her husband Antonio; Cleveland Hudson Zone manger Edugene Rigdon and Mike Kunick, dealer in Lorain, Ohio.

Mansfield, OH:
Hieber Motor
Hieber Motor, 45-47 E. Fourth (Fourth at Diamond). In business from 1927-1932. Click here for more information and pictures.

Mount Sterling, OH:
Harry Junk
Harry Junk, 259 W Columbus St., Mount Sterling, OH.

North Baltimore, OH:
Dulaney Auto
DulaneyAutoSales. Believed to have been in business at 222 N. Main St. from 1929-1941, but this dates to late 50s. Click here for more information.

Pomeroy, OH:
Blaettnar Auto Co
Blaettnar Auto Co. March 29, 1963 Life magazine lists it as a vendor of Kendall Motor Oil.

Sandusky, OH: Baker Auto Sales
Baker Auto Sales, 441 Walpole St, Upper Sandusky. In business 1950-1957.

Shaker Heights, OH:
Lewis MotorsLewis Motors
Lewis Motors, 3536 Lee Road, Shaker Heights, OH. This building now houses Lewis Electronics, in business since 1987.

Springfield, OH:
The Beckett Co.
The Beckett Co., 320 W. Main. In business from 1927 to 1941. A wonderful building with stone floor and still in use.

Solon, OH:
F.J. Smith Motor Sales, Solon, OH. (Per 01/13/35 Cleveland Plain Dealer.)

Swanton, OH:
Harry Plummer Motor Sales
Harry Plummer Motor Sales, 101-123 S. Main St., Swanton, OH. In business from at least 1949-1951. Building now hosts N.L. Auto Reapair as 121 S. Main st.

Toledo, OH:
Bliss Auto Sales
Bliss Auto Sales, 2101 Adams at at 21st St., Toledo, OH. Photo circa 1922-1928. This building has been demolished. Click here for more history and pictures on this dealership!

Toledo, OH:
Holzer
Holzer Hudson, 1304 Madison Ave., Toledo, OH Click here for more fascinating photos of residences and business from The Historic Old West End of Toledo.

Toledo, OH:
Kalmbach Motor Sales
Kalmbach Motor Sales, 1514 W. Bancroft St., Toledo, OH. Dealer Name: Elvin H. Kalmbach. Also at 3149 Door Street at some point? Click here for more pictures and information.

Troy, OH:
Wahlpol Hudson
Walpole & Sons, 14 to 16 North Walnut Street, Troy Ohio. A Hudson dealer from 1940 through 1956. Photo circa 2017.

Vermillion, OH:
Walker Motors of Vermillion
Walker Motors, West Liberty Street. E.G. Walker began to sell Hudson in 1915. Prior to the time Walker built his garage, the site was occupied by the Decker Livery. Photo taken in 1937 by Pearl Roscoe for advertising purposes. Walker’s Texaco gas pumps can be seen along street side. When this photo was taken the building just to the left (west) of the garage was Fred Becker’s blacksmith’s shop. To the right (east and unseen) was Becker’s two story home. Next to it, on the corner of Liberty and Grand Streets, was G. P. Martin’s Pontiac dealership. And directly across the street from Walker’s place was Stone’s Chevrolet and Oldsmobile dealership. Mr. Walker’s dealership thrived until World War II when Hudson suspended new auto manufacturing and used their factories to build aircraft parts and huge engines for the Navy. During this time, two of Walker’s sons (Gene and Dick) took over and formed the Walker Brothers (Chrysler) Dodge-Plymouth Dealership. Dick Baker, (whom later bacame Vermilion’s court bailiff, was the last auto dealer to occupy the building. Walker's dealership building was demolished in 2009 to make way for the Ritter Library Annex.

Wauseon, OH:
I.J. Short Hudson
I.J. Short Hudson, Wauseon, OH. Owned by Zimmerman family. Curt Zimmerman is standing third from right. Photo circa late '40's, from March/April 1981 WTN. Also in about 1981 or so, I.J. Short and some of his mechanics came to a local Hudson meet. They really liked seeing the cars and answered some questions about how the cars arrived and what was to be done to service them in for delivery.

Schneider Motor Sales
Schneider Motor Sales, Westlake, OH

Wooster, OH:
Crater Motor Co.
Crater Motor Co., 237 E. North Street, Wooster, OH. Postcard circa 1940.



OKLAHOMA

Ada, OK:
Clive Rigsby Mentioned by website visitor.

Alva, OK:
Harry's Motor Sales (Per 03/21/1948 Wichita Eagle newspaper ad.)

Cherokee, OK:
Monroe Equipment Co. (Per 03/21/1948 Wichita Eagle newspaper ad.)

Enid, OK:
Walter Seeliger Motor Co. (Per 03/21/1948 Wichita Eagle newspaper ad.)

Oklahoma City, OK:
George Broyles Motor
George Broyles Motor, 1220 N. Robinson. Photo is cover of 1942 catalog. In business from 1938-1948.

Oklahoma City, OK:
McClelland-Gentry Motor Co
McClelland-Gentry Motor Co., 617 N. Broadway. Dealer Name: Jack McClellan. Dealership on far right. In business from 1911 through possibly the 1930s. Click here for more pictures and history! This was part of Automobile Alley.

Okmulgee, OK
Riley Motor Co
Riley Motor Co, 509-15 E. Main St., Okmulgee, OK. Dealer: Wilson Riley. (Roll mouse over image to view the shop.) Also featured in may 1953 Service Merchandiser.

Ponca City, OK:
Smith Motor Co. (Per 03/21/1948 Wichita Eagle newspaper ad.)

Tonkawa, OK:

Staggers Auto Service, 116-118 S. Main Street (Per 03/21/1948 Wichita Eagle newspaper ad.)

Tulsa, OK:
Ben Franklin
Ben Franklin, 1200 South Boston, Tulsa, OK. Packard and Hudson Dealership. Circa 1944.

Tulsa, OK:
McClelland-Gentry Motor Co
McClelland-Gentry Motor Co., 202 South Denver, Tulsa, OK. Clipping from The Moring Tulsa Daily World Vol14 No335 Ed1 from Aug 28, 1920.

Woodward, OK:
The J & A Motor Co. (Per 03/21/1948 Wichita Eagle newspaper ad.)


OREGON

Albany, OR:
Hugh L. Porters
Hugh L. Porter Motors, 135 SE 2nd Ave, Albany, Oregon. Authorized Hudson sales and service repairs, used cars at the corner of 3rd & Ferry. (Per 03/16/1952 Oregon Journal ad.)

Albany, OR:
Gibbs & Hughson (Per 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian and 11/12/1936 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)
Hub City Motors, 135 E. 2nd Avenue (Per 01/31/1954 Oregon Journal ad.)

Arlington, OR:
McClaskey Bros. (Per 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram.)

Astoria, OR:
Young's Bay Motors
Young's Bay Motors, Business Highway 101, Astoria, OR. Owned by Art Roth and Bob Williamson (Found in Jan 1954 phone book with location given as Youngs Bay. Also seen in 01/31/1954 Oregon Journal ad.) Columbia Housewarmers, a heating business, is now located in this building. Click here to view a newspaper article on the dealership!

Other dealerships in Astoria, OR included:
Abel, Maki & LaMar (Per 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram.)
Beckman’s Garage, 600 Ave. B., Seaside, OR. (Per 03/16/1952 Oregon Journal ad. The 1953 phone book lists this as the only Hudson dealer for sales and service.) Owner was Carl Beckman.
Clement Motor Company: 66 - 10th Street (Per 1949/50 city directory.)
Fischer Motor Co. (Per 11/12/1936 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)
Gallant Auto Company: (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad, 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, and 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian.) Also found in
    Clatsop County Chattel Mortgage book that lists cars that were purchased from 1930 to 1939 by the seller.)
Kirk and Uhl Company: 66 - 10th Street (Per 1948 city directory.) Prior to the Kirk & Uhl Company, there was a "Swanson" that owned it?

Baker, OR:
Click here for Baker Auto Row article.
Arthur A. Murray, 4th & Broadway (Per 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, and 11/12/1936 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.) In business from at least 1920-1937.
Miller & Miller (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad and 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian.)
Slocum-Brown Motor Co. (Per 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram.)

Bend, OR:
Lee G. Allen Motor Co. (Per 03/16/1952 and 01/31/1954 Oregon Journal ads.)
Pilot Butte Inn Garage (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad, 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian.), 11/17/35 Sunday
    [Portland] Oregonian, and 11/12/1936 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)

Burns, OR:
Earl Hagey (Per 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian.)

Clatskanie, OR:
Clatskanie Auto Supply (Per 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram and 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)
Clatskanie Super Service (Per 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian and 11/12/1936 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)

Coos Bay, OR:
Mirrasoul Motors, Inc. (Per 03/16/1952 and 01/31/1954 Oregon Journal ads.)

Corvallis, OR:
Jack and John's Garage, 3rd & Van buren Street. (Per 11/12/1936 Portland News Telegram and 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)
M.A. Rickard (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad.)
T.H. Carpenter, Jack & John's Garage (Per 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.) Also, a 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian ad lists it
    simply as T.H. Carpenter, located at Third and Van Buren Strets.

Cottage Grove, OR:
Peterson-Dull Motros (Per 01/31/1954 Oregon Journal ad.)

Eugene, OR:
Brodsky’s Hudson/Willys
Bailey & Gilbertson, 971 Oak St. In business 1952-1955. Location previously Gilbertson motors.

Eugene, OR:
Brodsky’s Hudson/Willys
Brodsky’s Hudson/Willys, corner of Charnelton St & W. 8th Ave, Eugene, Oregon. This building also housed their short lived Edsel dealership. It is currently known as The Strand, a business complex that houses Cozmic Pizza, Theo's Coffee Shop, Indra's Internet Lounge (Cyber Cafe), martial arts, and a print shop.
Brodsky’s Hudson/Willys

Other Hudson dealerships in Eugene, OR included:
Bailey & Gilbertson (Per 03/16/1952 Oregon Journal ad.)
Bucknum Motor Co. (Per 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram and 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)
Gilbertson Motors, 971 Oak Street. (Per 01/31/1954 Oregon Journal ad.) In business 1939-1952.
Monroe Motor Company: (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad, 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, and 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian.)
Ormiston Motor Co. (Per 11/12/1936 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)

Forest Grove, OR:
Bucknum Motor Co. (Per 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram.)
Kappel Motor Co. (Per 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian.)

Grants Pass, OR:
Redwoods Garage
Redwoods Garage, 314 No. 6th St. (Per 03/16/1952 and 01/31/1954 Oregon Journal ads.) Also open during the Pacemaker years.

Other dealerships in Grants Pass, OR included:
Jack Steward (Per 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram and 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)
Keefer Motor Co. (Per 11/12/1936 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.) Meehan Motor Co. (Per 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian.)

Gresham, OR:
McQuary Auto Company (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad.)

Hillsboro, OR:
Bundy's Hudson In business during at least 1955. Click here to view photo of dealership!

Hillsboro, OR:
Halvorson Motors, Inc. (Per 03/16/1952 and 01/31/1954 Oregon Journal ad.). Dealer: Owen "Bud" Halvorson. Also featured in March 1953 Service Merchandiser. Click here to view photo of dealership!

Hillsboro, OR:
Thomas S. Sholes (Per 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, 11/12/1936 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad, 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram, and 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)
W.S. Alexander Used Car Exchange (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad.)

Hood River, OR:
Apple City Motor Co. (Per 11/12/1936 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad and 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram.)

John Day, OR;
Charles M. Casady (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad, 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, 11/12/1936 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad, 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram, and 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)

Klamath Falls, OR:
Acme Motor Company (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad and 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian.)
Beckwith Motor Co. (Per 11/12/1936 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad and 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram.)
Elk Garage (Per 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)
Juckeland Truck Sales & Service, Inc., H.O. Jukeland. (Per 03/16/1952 and 01/31/1954 Oregon Journal ads.)
McCulloch-Beckwith Motor Co. (Per 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian.)

La Grande, OR:
Chandler Tractor & Equipment Company (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad, 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, 11/12/1936 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad, 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram, and 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)

Madras, OR:
Pendergraft Service (Per 03/16/1952 and 01/31/1954 Oregon Journal ads.)

Marshfield, OR:
C.O. Jennings Motor Co. (Per 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, 11/12/1936 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad, 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram.)
John Mirrasoul (Per 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)
Noland-Jennings Motor Co. (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad.)

McMinnville, OR
Charles R. Newman, 327 Baker St. (Per 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram and 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.) John D. Harrington (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad.)
Wilson Motor Co. (Per 01/31/1954 Oregon Journal ad.)

Medford, OR:
Cooksey Motor Co Cooksey Motor Co. Picture from 1947 Polks directory. Also found in 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.

Medford, OR:
Eakin Motor Company (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad and 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian.)
Jackson Motors, Inc. (Per 03/16/1952 Oregon Journal ad.)
Young's Car Market (Per 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram.)

Monroe, OR:
T.H. Carpenter (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad, 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian., 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram, and 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)

Newberg, OR:
Heater's Repair Shop (Per 03/16/1952 Oregon Journal ad.)
Pearson & Knowles (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad, 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, and 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram.)

Newport, OR:
Williams Motor Co. (Per 03/16/1952 Oregon Journal ad.)

Oregon City, OR:
J.H. Denny & Son (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad, 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, and 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian.)
Johnson Motor Co. (Per 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram.)
Ken F. Martin, Sunset Garage (Per 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.) McDaniel Motors (Per 01/31/1954 Oregon Journal ad.)
Ortmann Motors (Per 03/16/1952 Oregon Journal ad.)

Pendleton, OR:
Cobain Bros., SW 1st * Emigrant St. (Per 03/16/1952 and 01/31/1954 Oregon Journal ads.)
Peterson Bros.: (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad.)
McDaniel Motors
Peterson Bros. (Per 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, and 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram.)

Pilot Rock, OR:
Reimer's Garage (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad and 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian.)

Portland, OR:
Burrow Motor Co.
Burrows Motor Co. (Associate Dealer), SE Grand at Oak (Per 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram.) Building still stands and occupied by And and Bax sporting goods store.

Portland, OR:
Hall-Day Motors
Hall-Day Motors, 1704 S.W. Morrison St. (Per 03/16/1952 Oregon Journal ad.) This dealership participated in the donation of one of 23 Jets to winners of the Teacup Contest. Per December 1953 Hudson Dealer News: Portland, Oregon police officer Marcus G. Elfving was the proud Teacup winner in that area. (Left to Right) Portland Zone Manager S.d. Williams; OFficer Elfving; Portland Police Chief Jim PUrcell, Jr. and Roy Hall of Hall-Day Motors.

Portland, OR:
Hartley R. Hilt
Hartley R. Hilt, 5542 44th St SE from 1928-1939 and then 6543 SE 44th Ave circa 1940.

Portland, OR:
Marks Motors
Marks Motors. Unknown account has this dealership at 1338 NE Sandy Blvd. However, website viewer provide the above photo with the follow description: In searching old family photos, and attempting to determine locale and date, I noticed a Hudson Dealership across from ( North) of West 20th Place & Burnside, Portland,OR in the attached photo from aprox. 1937. Note the Mark's Motor Co, Hudson dealership sign, in the background of the photo. The photo is a view north from a Standard Oil Service Station managed by my late father, Clarence " Mac" McFadden ( center) on the left are Neil Buley, and on the right Alden P. McBarron. All men later served in the US Air Corp, US Navy, and US Marines, respectively, in World War II. - Pat McFadden

Portland, OR:
Cohen-Anderson Motor Co., Inc. (Distributor), SW 14th and Alder St. (Per 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram.)
Ed Dearing Motors, 4611 N.E. Union Ave. (Per 03/16/1952 Oregon Journal ad.)
Godfrey-Seberg Motor Co. (Associate Dealer), S.W. Alder at 17th (Per 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram.)
Grimm, Schneider & Bacon, 422 Burnside, Corner of Eleventh (Per 02/12/33 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian.)
J.C. Caseldine, NE 52nd and Sandy (Per 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)
Murry Motor Co., NE 28th and Sandy (Per 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)
O.G. Barnum, SE 39th and Powell (Per 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)
Portland Motors (Distributor), W. Burnside at 20th Place (Per 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)
Stan Block Motors, 3747 NE Sandy Blvd. (Per 03/16/1952 Oregon Journal ad.) Talbot & Casey, Inc. (Associate Dealer), Union at Alberta (Per 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram.)
West Portland Auto Center, 8607 SW Barvur Blvd. (Per 03/16/1952 Oregon Journal ad.)

Prineville, OR:
Frank Alander. 8th & Main Streets. Dealer Name: Frank A. Alander (Also seen in 03/16/1952 and 01/31/1954 Oregon Journal ad.)

Redmond, OR:
Dariling Auto Service (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad.)

Roseburg, OR:
Percy Croft Auto Repair Co. (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad, 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram, and 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.) Roseburg Hudson Co. (Per 03/16/1952 Oregon Journal ad.)

Saint Helens, OR:
BillLoos
Bill Loos

Saint Helens, OR:
Columbia Auto Exchange (Per 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram.)
Columbia Motor Company (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad, 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, and 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian.)
Simpson's Motors (Per 03/16/1952 and 01/31/1954 Oregon Journal ads.)

Salem, OR:
Shrock Motor Co
Shrock Motor Co., 555 Chemeketa, Salem, OR. The dealership was listed as a used car dealer in the 1942 Salem directory and as a Hudson dealer from 1945-1954. Above photo circa 1940's. Click here for more photos and history of this dealership.

Salem, OR:
State Motors, Inc., 340 N. High St (1945 Salem directory) and 678 S. 12th (1953/54 Salem directory), Salem, OR: Listed in 07/22/1934 newspaper ad, 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram, 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad, and 03/16/1952 Oregon Journal ad with no physical address other than Salem. The 1945 directory lists this as a Packard dealer. The 1954 directory does not list what kind of cars were sold at this business. Further research is being done to find out the true make the dealership represented. An interesting note is that 340 N. High and 555 Chemeketa (See Shrock Motors photo above.) are .28 miles apart, just around a corner from each other. Hmmm.

The Dalles, OR:
Hovey Bros. Motor Co. (Per 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram and 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.) Lester's Garage (Per 07/22/1934 newspaper ad.)
Mid-Columbia Garage (Per 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian and 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian.)
Modern Motor Service, 914 W 6th St. (Per 03/16/1952 and 01/31/1954 Oregon Journal ad.)

Tillamook, OR:
Estill Motor Co. (Per 03/16/1952 Oregon Journal ad.)
Hudson's Garage (Per 01/27/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, 11/17/35 Sunday [Portland] Oregonian, 11/3/1937 Portland News Telegram, and 10/29/1939 [Portland] Oregon Sunday Journal ad.)

Vale, OR:
Eastern Oregon Motor Co
Eastern Oregon Motor Co Clipping from Theimes-Herald of April 13, 1918.


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