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A study into the history of American manufacturing will likely lead you to the doorstep of Packard Motor Car Company. A leader in American automotive manufacturing in the early 1900’s, Packard set the standard for luxury cars in the United States. Studying Packard will inevitably lead to the topi...

The Studebaker story is a vital part of American automotive history, but it began long before cars were invented. In 1852, brothers Henry and Clem Studebaker established a wagon-building business in South Bend, Indiana, laying the foundation for what would become an iconic American brand.

Did you know that the history of the 2 largest American pocket watch manufacturers was tied together? Elgin Watch Company and Waltham Watch Company combined to produce 78% of all pocket watch movements built in America. The two watchmaking giants were also 2 of the first companies to mass-produce...

The first good news in a long time... A glimmer of hope after 4 years of metaphorical darkness... that’s what describes May 8, 1945. That day, known as Victory in Europe Day, changed the course of human history. Let’s learn a little about that day and see what it has to do with watches.