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PORTLAND’S FORD ASSEMBLY PLANT IN 1914

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The Ford Motor Company building at S.E. 11th and Division in Portland,OR.


The Ford plant was used for assembling Model T’s from 1914 to1918 and 1923 to
1927, Model A’s from 1928 to 1930, and the Ford V8 from 1932 to 1934. Ford left
the facility by 1940.

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A Later photo of the Ford Building

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The Ford Building as it looks today at 2505 S.E. 11 Ave.

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Ed Danahue

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            Young Arnold before bodybuilding

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  Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is 67 years old today

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INDUSTRIALIST HENRY FORD IN 1919

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Note: It’s not known if Henry’s car broke down and he’s waiting for a ride
or if he’s just taking a break during a stroll through the countryside.

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SINGERS DRIVER’S LICENSE SOLD AT AUCTION

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Frank Sinatra’s first New Jersey 1934 Driver’s License was sold to an undisclosed 
buyer this week at Boston’s RR Auctions. The license, with name typo and all, was
purchased for $15,757. It was issued to a 19-year-old Francis Sinatra before he 
launched his legendary music career.

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                                      Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra

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Camille Bohannon

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