Gil Schaefer, Inc. at 101 Weston. In business from at least 1942-1955, but years at which locations uncertain. Schaefer was the son of the Schaefer Bread/Bakery owners in Detroit Mi. Photo courtesy Frederic "Ric" Pinder.
Picture labeled as 1942. If this is the case, that would put them in business from at least 1942-1955. Gil Schaefer was the son of the Schaefer Bread/Bakery owners in Detroit Mi.
Picture labeled as 1942.
Window advertisement looks to say 1947. Photo courtesy Frederic "Ric" Pinder.
Gil Schaefer, Inc.. Photo circa 1949, when ten western Michigan dealers teamed up for their Convertible showing. Large-size newspaper ads were used to build up interest in the showing. [A report came in] that "at times the showroom was so full of people you could hardly get around." The dealers secured many prospects for New Hudsons as a result of the display.
Gil Schaefer, Inc.. 2013 photo shows building has been maintained and is still in use as the Medical Arts building. Photo courtesy Frederic "Ric" Pinder.
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