| The West Salisbury Garage
was built in 1909 by John Knecht. John sold and serviced Reo and Maxwell
automobiles. In 1914 John Knecht established a Ford dealership and
sold a full line of model T Fords along with Reo and Maxwell. In 1918 John sold his business to his brother Harry F. Knecht, who discontinued selling Reo, Maxwell and Ford automobiles. Harry elected to sell Chevrolet vehicles during the years 1918 - 1920. In 1921 Harry became a Studebaker dealer. The first Studebaker was delivered to Roscoe Welfley of Salisbury. Harry Knecht expanded his buildings in 1924 and again in 1946. In 1946 Harry entered into a partnership with his son, Lee J. Knecht, which continued until January 1, 1957 when Harry F. Knecht retired and Lee J. Knecht became sole owner. |
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and a model "T" Ford. Seated in the open Reo touring car are members |
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are standing beside the cars and G. G. Bowman is standing in front of a new 1922 Studebaker |
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Knecht's before the fire 1934 |
