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In 1900, the first Toledo-built car was completed at the Lozier Motor Company factory. This vehicle ran on steam and had only two seats, but it began a legacy of Toledo automotive manufacturing that would have global impact for decades to come. The city has hosted strikes that shook a nation, produced Jeeps that turned […]
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A Visual History of Toledo's Automotive Industry - Midstory
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