Life was much simpler when the automobile was still a curiosity.
No cell phones, Internet or ATMs. Television? Forget about it. Airport? Never heard of such a thing. Welcome to the world of 100 years ago.
The Ford Motor Co. was formed in Detroit on June 16, 1903. Henry Ford and 11 business associates started the venture with $28,000 in cash and set out to change the fledgling auto industry. Ford was named vice president and general manager in charge of production.