Hi All, I am new to the forum. I am trying to trace my grandfather, Harry Howlett who owned Harry Howlett Motors in Syracuse from 1944 to 1950. His business partner was a man named Hawley E Van Swall and his wife, also in the business was Leona Howlett. It seems they sold a lot of Studebakers during that run. If anyone has any recollection or connection to Harry, Leona or Hawley please reply here...Thank you!
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Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in process -
I have no information for you, except that it is likely my grandfather bought his '52 Land Cruiser from your grandfather's dealership.Ron Dame
'63 ChampComment
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I discovered a sales letter from your grandfather sent to Studebaker owners in Syracuse in 1945. It was in a collection of old papers belonging to my late father-in-law. The dealership was located on Erie Boulevard at that time, but later was relocated to a building at 321 Onondaga St, just outside downtown Syracuse.
I will try to attach a couple of photos here.
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Wow, I lived in Syracuse back in the late 70s to early 80s, and recall Erie Blvd and Onondaga Street quite well. Erie woulda been a good place for any car dealership. Your letter speaks to the times as they were right after WWII. Thanks for sharing it here!Comment
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