Automobiles

U.S. #3019 – The Duryea’s called their car the Ladies Phaeton, because it looked like the lightweight open carriages or phaetons that were popular at the time.

September 20, 1893

Duryea Brothers Test-Drive America’s First Gas-Powered Car

On September 20, 1893, the Duryea brothers successfully tested America’s first gasoline-powered car in Massachusetts.

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U.S. #296 – Issued in 1901 to commemorate the Pan-American Expo and World’s Fair in Buffalo, New York. President McKinley was assassinated at the fair, leading Theodore Roosevelt to become President.

August 22, 1902

First Public Presidential Car Ride

Touring New England on August 22, 1902, Theodore Roosevelt became the first sitting President to publicly ride in an automobile.

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