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In the 1870’s, the George N.
                              Pierce Company produced
                              common household
                              items like, ice chests and
                              birdcages before moving into
                              transportation by producing
                              bicycles. In late 1906, the
                              Pierce Arrow Motor Car
                              Company moved into their
                              new location at 1695 Elmwood
                              avenue at Great Arrow where
                              they manufactured larger
                              luxurious automobiles for
                              an affl uent market. Pierce-
                              Arrow’s luxury brand was
                              featured in advertisements
                              that were quietly artistic and
                              sophisticated. Pierce-Arrows
                              were marketed as much more
                              than a car. They were symbols








































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