Four unidentified men have a good grasp on what appears to be a check. Richards Studio notes identify the picture as Munson Motors, Oldsmobile dealer. Munson Motors was located at 5622 South Tacoma Way from 1925- 1958, when the company was sold to Russ Dunmire.

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Oldsmobile Golden Anniversary display at City Motor Company. Three 1948 Oldsmobiles on display, flowers and garlands adorn showroom.

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Oldsmobile Golden Anniversary display at City Motor Company. 1898 Oldsmobile in display case, 1948 Oldsmobile in background, flowers and garlands adorn showroom. This photograph was taken on February 16, 1948, as the dealership provided a contrast between the old and new styles of Oldsmobile.

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Showroom at City Motor Company, Oldsmobile, Anson Hart. A large, artificial cake with artificial candles stands next to the drapery covered frame announcing the "Futuramic" Oldsmobile. The "Futuramic" series of "98" Oldsmobiles was the top of the line for Oldsmobile. The "Dynamic" was for medium price buyers. General Motors' hydra-matic drive, providing automatic shifting in all forward speeds, hydraulic controls for raising and lowering the windows and adjusting the position of the front seat were optional equipment throughout the Oldsmobile line. (T.Times, 2/16/1948, p.8 and TNT, 2/15/1948, p.A-7) TPL-3555

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Showroom at City Motor Company, Oldsmobile, Anson Hart. The new 1948 model Oldsmobile offered many new developments: a streamlined body design with increased front and rear visibility with curved glass, wider seats, more luxurious upholstery and interior trim. Powered by a 115 hp, 8-cylinder engine, this automobile was known as the "Futuramic" series "98" Oldsmobile. (T.Times, 2/16/1948, p.8) TPL-1653

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Showroom at City Motor Company, Oldsmobile, Anson Hart. An 1898 automobile is included in the display of the new 1948 Oldsmobiles, perhaps a way of introducing the Oldsmobile "98" class of automobiles. Oldsmobile was America's oldest motor car manufacturer with over five decades of design and construction development. The "98"'s were the upper tier of the Oldsmobile line. They carried a newly designed high-compression head. All the 1948 models were equipped with coil springs at all 4 wheels, rigid X-member reinforced frame, double-action hydraulic shock absorbers, proven knee-action front wheel units, four-way stabilization to prevent side sway at high speeds and dual-control center steering. (T.Times, 2/16/1948, p.8 and TNT, 2/15/1948, p.A-7) TPL-3555

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Empty showroom at City Motor Co.- Oldsmobile sales and service. The sales staff awaits the arrival of more 1950 Oldsmobiles.

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Empty showroom and staff at City Motor Co.- Oldsmobile sales and service. The showroom is all set up to move the 1950 Oldsmobile with its rocket engine- all that's missing are the cars.

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