Western New York Heritage

Cadillac Accident 1924

The injured automobile is a 1924 Cadillac roadster. The photo was taken on May 20, 1924 which suggests that this was a newly acquired vehicle. It would have cost around $3,875 ($37,866 in 2000 dollars). Notice that the owner is a member of AAA.

The location? Bryant Street at Main.

The photo appears to have been taken for purposes of legal action. J.Geo Nussbaumer, professional photographer (327 Franklin Street) for Klenk, Richmond, Burke, etc.

How the automobile came to sustain this damage is unknown...