116 Years ago today, the first ever major U.S. car show was held at the old Madison Square Garden at 26th and Madison Avenue.
The Automobile Club of America organised the week-long event held in Madison Square Garden. Fifty-one exhibitors displayed 31 automobiles along with various accessories. The show also featured ramps to demonstrate hill-climbing abilities and starting and braking contests. Tickets for the popular event, nicknamed the ‘Horseless Carriage Show’, cost 50 cents. By the end of show week it is also estimated that 48,000 visitors had attended.
This vintage photograph from November 3rd, 1900 captures the event.
Matt Coneybeare
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Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.
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