Ruth McEvoy Collection 24 - Genesee County
Ruth McEvoy Collection 24 - Genesee County
Ruth McEvoy Collection 24 - Genesee County
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RUTH McEVOY COLLECTION 72<br />
SUBJECT TEXT DATE<br />
Smith, George E., Sr. (cont) Purchases Harry Bosshart's interest in Batavia Garage, 53 Ellicott Street. 10-9-1933<br />
To give up his Oldsmobile franchise for Graham-Paige and Plymouth.<br />
Myron Colgrove buys 15 Center Street, formerly Clase Tires - rents it to Smith<br />
2-22-1934<br />
of 63 Ellicott Street. 2-25-1936<br />
Buys 15 Center Street from Myron Colgrove.<br />
George E. Smith Motors celebrates 10 years - began in 1915 as an employee of<br />
Kileen & Green in the Buick Agency at Main and Jefferson. Three years later<br />
he went to Batavia Overland for 6 months, then to C. D. Cover as shop foreman -<br />
Chevrolet and Oakland service. In 1921 entered the employ of C. L. Branche<br />
& Sons servicing Hupmobile and later Packard. In March 1923 bought the<br />
Buick Garage from Hunter and Hancock. In July 1928 he moved the business<br />
to 53-55 Ellicott Street. On March 1, 1936 he moved to the modern building<br />
he now occupies at 15 Center Street. The Ellicott Street place is still used as<br />
6-2-1937<br />
a collision shop. Pictures of workers. 3-18-1938<br />
Article on.<br />
Former Page Auction House, 51-53 Ellicott Street bought at auction by Smith<br />
8-21-1939<br />
for $1,350. 12-6-1940<br />
Action on Page Building sale set aside. 12-17-1940<br />
Smith bid on 51-53 Ellicott allowed. 12-21-1940<br />
Buys 19 and 23 Center Street.<br />
Elected director of State Automobile Dealers in Saratoga. Vice-president of the<br />
10-31-1945<br />
<strong>Genesee</strong> Association for two years. 8-4-1947<br />
Addition to Batavia Garage, 17 Center Street, 40' x 75', going up.<br />
20th Anniversary. Took Batavia Garage at Main and Jefferson in 1928 from<br />
Hunter & Hancock. Moved to 53-55 Ellicott Street in July. On March 1, 1936<br />
was located on Center Street. Started auto bus in 1915 as an employee of<br />
Kileen & Green, proprietors of Buick garage, Main and Jefferson. Three years<br />
later went to Overland for 6 months, then became foreman for C. D. Cover,<br />
the Chevrolet and Overland dealer. In 1921 he joined the staff of C. L. Branche<br />
& Sons Hupmobile, and later Packard, dealers, until he set up for himself at<br />
the old place in 1928. Opening a new show room - plan a 3 day Open House.<br />
11-28-1947<br />
Pictures. 7-28-1948<br />
Going to a Chrysler Dealers Council in Detroit. 12-17-1951<br />
Sketches of workers at George Smith Motors. 8-16-1954<br />
Picture of. 3-6-1963<br />
Obit. 3-6-1963<br />
Obit - Mrs. Smith, 76. 9-22-1971<br />
Smith, George E., Jr. Marries Jean Slovick. 8-20-1949<br />
George Smith American Motors opens on Monday the 17th on East Main Road.<br />
Buying another lot on East Main Street Road for possible expansion of American<br />
12-7-1972<br />
Motors. 2-5-1973<br />
George Smith Motors to celebrate its 45th Anniversary. 10-27-1973<br />
Picture of George Smith Motors. 10-31-1973<br />
Obit - 45. 7-11-1974<br />
Buys 3 properties on Center Street for future use. 2-9-1977<br />
Smith, George E., Line Peter Smith; Peter H. Smith; George E. Smith; George E. Smith, Jr.; Eric Smith.<br />
Picture of 4 generations: Peter, Peter, George, George, Jr. 10-16-1997<br />
Smith, George E. Smith Motors Picture of George Smith Motors plant. 10-31-1937<br />
George Smith buys 19 and 23 Center Street.<br />
Builds a showroom on the front of 15 Center Street (history). Opens on its<br />
10-31-1945<br />
20th Anniversary. 7-28-1948<br />
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary - full page ad - pictures. 3-<strong>24</strong>-1953<br />
Picture of ground breaking for American Motors on East Main Road. 4-12-1972<br />
A family must move their trailer from the site chosen for American Motors. 6-2-1972<br />
Buying more land on East Main for American Motors. 2-5-1973