This object has been deaccessioned and is no longer in the GRPM's collection

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Transportation
Motor Vehicles ➔ Automobile, Ford Truck

Identifier:

160540

Description:

This is a Ford Truck and calliope wagon. It has a large serpent along the sides and a pipes built in for playing music. There is a seat in the back and a sign on the side that reads: "From the Collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids." The calliope attaches to the truck. The truck itself was purchased by the City of Grand Rapids for use in city departments in 1937. It was officially acquired in 1974 by the Museum as an artifact and throughout the years has been used in various parades in the Grand Rapids area. 

Date:

1935 – 1939

Materials:

Metal, Wood, Rubber

Dimensions:

84" h 84" w 209" d

Current Location Status:

Deaccessioned

Collection Tier:

Tier 3

Source:

Gift Of City Of Grand Rapids

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Related Entities:

Ford Motor Company (creator)
The Ford Motor Company of Detroit was founded in 1903 by Henry Ford and sold the first Ford Model A on July 23rd. By October 1, 1903, the corporation had already turned a profit of $37,000, propelling the business into an industry leader. Even now, Henry Ford is still known for bringing the integrated moving assembly line to auto manufacturing in 1913, accelerating the speed of production from 12.5 hours to 1.5, greatly lowering the cost. For the past 100 years, Ford Motor Company has rolled out patrol boats, armored tanks, and ambulances for the war efforts, as well as airplanes, pick-up trucks, and muscle cars. City of Grand Rapids (donor)