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Alexander Ford showroom
Durham, NC |
The former Alexander Ford showroom was built around 1923. They moved to a new location in 1974. The building is now used by the Housing Authority of Durham. [photos thanks Robby Delius]
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This former Nash showroom opened in 1924 as Nicholson Motor Sales. By 1928, it had begun selling Chrysler and Dodge. In the mid-1930s, it was known as Elkins Chrysler Dodge. The building became home to the "Dillon Supply Company" in the 1940s. [photos/info thanks Robby Delius]
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former showroom
Durham, NC |
This former Durham showroom was built around 1949. It was known as Weeks Motors at that time and was a Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Around 1961, they moved across the street and Hutchins Auto Supply Co. moved in. However, in 2007, the building was vacant. [photo/info thanks Robby Delius]
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Bowen Motor Co. showroom
Sanford, NC |
The Bowen Motor Co. showroom once sold Lincoln, Ford and Fordson vehicles. It was later home to Cole Pontiac. The building is now used as a dance or gymnastics studio for children. [info thanks Robby Delius]
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Carolina Cadillac
Durham, NC |
This Carolina Cadillac showroom opened around 1924. By 1930, it was known as Rodgers Motors. By 1933, it had become University Motors and sold Plymouth automobiles. Since 1983, the building has been home to Fishmonger's Seafood Market Crab & Oyster House. For more, see their website. [info thanks Robby Delius]
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McFadden Building
Rock Hill, NC |
Kia showroom
Rock Hill, NC |
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The McFadden Building was built in 1929 for the McFadden Auto Co. There is still a spoked wheel at the top of the building. [photo thanks Robby Delius]
This Kia showroom was built in 1920. I don't know what make of cars was sold here originally but it is now a Kia dealership. [photo thanks Robby Delius]
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Paramount Kia
Asheville, NC |
The Paramount Kia is a parabolic-roofed showroom. It has always been a car showroom. There was once a Dodge/Toyota dealer here but I don't know if that was the original occupant. [photos thanks Carey Burda]
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