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Founded in 1927 as Mathey Chevrolet, the dealership became Bird Chevrolet in 1937 when it was purchased by [[BIRD, Willis E.|Willis E. BIRD]], as the majority stockholder, and Arthur J. Walsh. Prior to the move to its present location on July 5, 1966, the business was operated from several locations in the downtown area including 6th and Iowa, 550 Iowa, and 8th and Central. | Founded in 1927 as Mathey Chevrolet, the dealership became Bird Chevrolet in 1937 when it was purchased by [[BIRD, Willis E.|Willis E. BIRD]], as the majority stockholder, and Arthur J. Walsh. Prior to the move to its present location on July 5, 1966, the business was operated from several locations in the downtown area including 6th and Iowa, 550 Iowa, and 8th and Central. | ||
[[Image:birdchev.jpg|right|thumb| | [[Image:bird.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] | ||
[[Image:birdchev.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Ice scraper. Photo Courtesy: Bob Reding]] | |||
[[Category: Auto Company]] | [[Category: Auto Company]] | ||
[[Category: Firsts]] | [[Category: Firsts]] | ||
Revision as of 00:03, 9 November 2010
BIRD CHEVROLET. Bird Chevrolet was the first automobile dealership to move from downtown Dubuque to the west side.
Founded in 1927 as Mathey Chevrolet, the dealership became Bird Chevrolet in 1937 when it was purchased by Willis E. BIRD, as the majority stockholder, and Arthur J. Walsh. Prior to the move to its present location on July 5, 1966, the business was operated from several locations in the downtown area including 6th and Iowa, 550 Iowa, and 8th and Central.
