Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company
Buffalo automobile and truck manufacturing company with origins in firm founded in 1870, becoming the George N. Pierce Company in 1896 and the Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company in 1909. In 1928 came under control of the Studebaker Corporation; in 1932 sold its truck business to the White Motor Company (a Studebaker subsidiary). Reorganization in 1933 proved ineffective, and in 1934 Pierce-Arrow filed for bankruptcy. Continued limited operations until 1937 when buildings and machinery were bought by William Emblidge.
From the description of Legal records, 1906-1936 (bulk 1916-1935). (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 34555656
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