Newton, Mass., Oct. 3 — A pioneer, both in the development of the automobile and the photographic dry plate, Freelan O. Stanley, 91, of Stanley Steamer fame, died last night at his Newton home.
International attention came to Stanley and his twin brother, Francis, after they built a steam propelled vehicle for themselves in 1896 — and discovered that other people wanted “steamers,” too. When they finally disposed of their interests in 1917, they had built 10,000.
One of these cars, and the only one, was owned and operated by W. W. Cassel of Astoria. They were a high priced car for that day.
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