The granddaughter of the German immigrant blacksmith and carriage builder who invented the semi-trailer in Detroit 100 years ago has published a history of August Fruehauf's iconic Fruehauf Trailer Co. Ruth Ann Fruehauf will sign copies of Singing Wheels: August Fruehauf & The History of the Fruehauf Trailer Company from 2-5 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Detroit Historical Society, 5401 Woodward Ave.
I wonder if she includes August Fruehauf's partner in the invention of the Tractor/Trailer Frederick Sibley, in the book?
Wasn't there a Fruehauf factory on or near Conner somewhere?
Harper, between Conner and French.
That was also the location of the former Fruehauf HQ... the only section of Harper Ave. that is 3 lanes in each direction...
I took great pains to track down the heirs of Otto Neumann and include him in the history. He made very valuable contributions to the company along with his son, Frederick. The Neumann family were integral to Fruehauf's success. For more information please see my website www.singingwheels.com Thank you.