National Zoological Park Dodge Truck

Summary

First motorized vehicle used at the National Zoological Park.

Subject

National Zoological Park (U.S.)

Notes

This image was used on a site sign (one of 20 signs) for the NZP Centennial 'A Walk Through History' exhibit. It was located in Parking Lot A and the caption read: "Our first pickup. It was a proud day for the National Zoo in 1917 when we purchased this truck - our first motorized vehicle. We used it mainly to pick up and deliver food for the animals. Every day Zoo employees drove to local markets and the fish wharf to buy fresh food."

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 14-167, Image No. NZP-0195

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

1917

Restrictions & Rights

• No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
• No Known Copyright

Topic

Form/Genre

Glass negatives

Local number

SIA Acc. 14-167 [NZP-0195]

Physical description

5x7;

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