Hey history buffs.
Check out this really impressive web production on The History of Illinois License Plates.
Brought to us by
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, it traces the origins of the first circular license medallions in 1907 to the present day.
On July 1, 1907 Sidney S. Gorham of LaGrange was issued license
number 1 and Henry W. Austin of Oak Park was issued license number 2.
A total of 12,000 licenses were issued that first year.
Broken down by year, you can view what the plate or medallion
looked like, who was the Secretary of State at the time, how many
automobiles were licensed in the state that year, and a brief
historical overview of that particular year.
Compelling and beautifully executed, it is a visual timeline of
the history of the automobile, and its impact on this state but on the
American economy and society as well.
2 Comments
dude said:
Let's go back to the start and issue a lifetime plate for 2 dollars.
I might even vote for white if that happens.
Barnet said:
I watched the very professional interactive presentation and was surprised Paul Powell's activities were mentioned, but not about the boxes of checks made out to Paul Powell found under his bed after he died. The license plate commission was pocket change.
Also, I wonder what this production cost Illinois drivers and can we afford it. I'd rather have my "favorite" pothole repaired rather than the history of IL license plates.
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