truck, toy
Catalog Number
2008.13.21aTitle
Translation: laneDescription
Blue, miniature model semi truck tractor. On the door is the GE logo and the words "At Your Service". The windoes are plastic, the tractor is metal, the front grill is plastic. A 1979 calendar is on the sides.History
This object belonged to Mayor Richard Smith. He served Holland from 1979-1983. He received this toy truck as a gift from GE while he served as mayor of Holland.This object belonged to Mayor Richard Smith. He served Holland from 1979-1983. He received this toy truck as a gift from GE while he served as mayor of Holland.
General Electric arrived in Holland, MI in 1953. The new plant was built on 22 acres of land purchased from the City of Holland, at the southwest corner of US 31 and 16th Street.