Columbia
1897-1913.
Columbia Automobile Company was a leading early US manufacturer of electric automobiles.
In 1903, a Columbia was driven from Boston to New York city, a 250 mile trip, accomplished in 23 hours.
In 1908, the company was renamed the Columbia Motor Car Co. and in 1910 was acquired by United States Motor Company.
Columbia Automobile Company was a leading early US manufacturer of electric automobiles.
Columbia logo.
Columbia Automobile Company was created as a joint venture of the
Motor Vehicle Division of the Pope Manufacturing Company of Hartford,
Connecticut and the Electric Vehicle Company in 1899.In 1903, a Columbia was driven from Boston to New York city, a 250 mile trip, accomplished in 23 hours.
In 1908, the company was renamed the Columbia Motor Car Co. and in 1910 was acquired by United States Motor Company.
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