This Day In History: November 16th, 1912

This Day In History: November 16th, 1912

MICHELIN CO. IS EXTENDING ITS PLANT

A large wing is being added to Building 14 at the plant of the Michelin Tire Company in Milltown. This addition comprises 46,540 square feet of floor space. The new wing is one story high with a second story of 18,770 square feet over one section. This building is constructed of reinforced concrete. The roof is designed in a “saw tooth” pattern, with light and ventilation coming from above.

Currently, there are now 20 people employed in the traveling department alone at Michelin.


Photograph published in Automobile Topics, June 22, 1912.

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