Story behind the "Hudson Terraplane" building in Deadwood, South Dakota

Jon B
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Many of you have seen photos of the famous Deadwood, S.D. Hudson-Terraplane dealership from the 1930's, which is now the home of the local VFW.

But not a lot of people know the history of this dealership, which was started by an enterprising Turkish immigrant named Ahmed Etem.

Here it is: 

https://www.cityofdeadwood.com/sites/default/files/fileattachments/historic_preservation_commission/page/27141/etem.pdf

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  • 54coupe
    54coupe Member
    Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
  • 25truck
    25truck Member
    Interesting read about
    A hard working immigrant 

    thanks 
  • Nevada Hudson
    Nevada Hudson Senior Contributor
    Will have my Hudson there for Cool Deadwood Nights car show in three weeks. Always bring some WTN's to the VFW staff there.
  • hasktavern1
    hasktavern1 Member
    Nice....where are those dry/mostly rust-free cars sold from that dealership?

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