First Packard automobile produced at Warren, Ohio (1899)

The first Packard automobile was built in Warren, Ohio, on November 6, 1899. James Ward Packard and his brother William founded the company in Warren, where production occurred at their factory on Dana Street Northeast until 1903. The event marks the initial manufacturing milestone before the company's later relocation and corporate renaming.

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Founders and Location. James Ward Packard, born in Warren, Ohio, in 1863, was an American industrialist who, alongside his elder brother William, created the Packard Motor Car Company and Packard Electric Company. Warren, located along the Mahoning River, served as the initial manufacturing hub. The brothers established their companies in the 1890s in Warren, a city whose businesses manufactured a wide variety of products including automobiles and carriages.

Manufacturing Operations. Packard automobiles were manufactured at the company's factory on 408 Dana Street Northeast in Warren, Ohio. Production at this site occurred from 1899 until 1903, resulting in the construction of 400 vehicles. The first car was completed on November 6, 1899, establishing Warren as the origin point for the brand's automotive history.

Corporate Naming. Following the initial production in Warren, the company underwent significant structural changes. In 1900, it incorporated as the Ohio Automobile Company. Later, on October 2, 1902, the entity was renamed the Packard Motor Car Company, with James Packard serving as president. This transition occurred before the eventual relocation to Detroit.

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