The Dodge Brothers
Their company and their lives.
John and Horace Dodge were industrious, outspoken, and funloving. “Work hard and play hard” could have been their motto!
Find out the role that Henry Ford played in their lives. Learn how these machinists went from being parts suppliers to creating an automobile company which at one time was second only to the Ford Motor Company.
Follow their lives from humble beginnings to a world of mansions and yachts. Find out how the company survived following their untimely deaths within months of each other. Learn why Walter Chrysler acquired the company, and how Dodge products became a key part of Chrysler and FC Automobiles. Understand the Dodge family involvement with Meadowbrook Hall, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Oakland University.
A one hour presentation with visuals by
Russell Doré, automotive historian and presenter
Russell Doré, automotive historian and presenter
Russell Doré is a member of the Henry Ford Heritage Association, the Northville Historical Society and the Stewardship Board of the MotorCities National Heritage Area. He holds Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral Degrees in the social sciences from Michigan State University and the University of Washington.