Steve Moskowitz Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 This is a photo taken some time in the mid to late 70"s of my dealership called Lennertz Oldsmobile-Honda in Merrillville, Indiana. I am guessing it was around March as inventory was very low (I reduced inventory as low as I could due to property tax in Indiana). Someone wanted my album of my dealership ictures going back to the 50's more than I did and liberated them at a car show. I just found this picture by accident. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 GREAT. I come from generations of masons who built with brick, block and stone - concrete foundations etc. I am the first generation not to use a trowel as an every day tool. I love architecture of any era, and taught classes to a gifted and talented class about this for decades. ( at the end of months long classes they all had their own buildings/houses that they made that were about 14 " x 14 " x 10 " high) 40 + years ago I wrote the laws and illustrated a booklet for architectural review guidelines for our incorporated village that was adopted into law. Automotive related architecture is just wonderful. The building that is in NY City that was the dealership for Hispano Suiza still exists. Toyota of Manhattan may still be using the former Rollston/Rollson coach work building on the west side of Manhattan as well to sell new cars. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootey Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 7/19/2023 at 7:04 AM, Steve Moskowitz said: I am guessing it was around March as inventory was very low (I reduced inventory as low as I could due to property tax in Indiana). In 1969 I worked for the Santa Clara County California Assessors Office. On the property tax lien date one of our auditors went to the rail yards to see if the railroads or shippers were attempting to hide box cars. The auditor would make a record of any stray box cars he sighted to be sure the contents were assessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 On 7/19/2023 at 10:04 AM, Steve Moskowitz said: This is a photo taken some time in the mid to late 70's of my dealership called Lennertz Oldsmobile-Honda in Merrillville, Indiana. Is the main building still there? What is it being used for now? Is the surrounding area still rural, or much more built up? Some parts of the country, especially near cities, would be unrecognizable after 40 years; in other areas, very little would have changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted September 27, 2023 Author Share Posted September 27, 2023 Buildings are all still there and the complex is a large roofing supply company. My second store I built in the 80's is now a glass company. The area has majorly changed and not for the better. Behind my buildings was a local park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 And all this time, I was sure that Steve was born and raised on AACA property in Hershey???? :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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