The Able Smith Auto Company dealership at 247 Locust Avenue. The building features combined decorative elements suggesting the influence of the craftsman and art deco styles. Mounted on the front of the building in several places are signs advertising the "Reo Sport Roadster." Painted on the glass of the front display windows is the Reo logo. The upper floor of this two-story building appears to be apartments with a single walk-in access visible at the left. Between the two large display windows is a walk-in entrance to the showroom. At the far right there is a drive-in bay for automobiles; just above the drive through entrance, printed on a round overhead light are the words, "Reo Service." The primary dealership sign reads, "Able Smith Auto Co.; Passenger Cars; Speed Wagons." Beneath this sign is another, reading, "First Showing, Reo Sport Roadster." A Reo Sport Roadster convertible is parked at the curb in front of the showroom entrance. The Glenn E. Thomas Company Studebaker Dealership is the building partly visible at left. DATE NOTES: Noted on image back. ORIG. IMAGE: 8" x 10", B&W glossy print. NEGATIVE: Yes. KEYWORDS: Transportation, vehicles, automobiles, cars, architecture, businesses, automobile dealerships.
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