{"id":3298,"date":"2023-04-07T05:00:26","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T11:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edmonton-future.com\/?p=3298"},"modified":"2023-04-07T05:00:33","modified_gmt":"2023-04-07T11:00:33","slug":"the-story-of-the-first-car-in-edmonton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edmonton-future.com\/en\/eternal-the-story-of-the-first-car-in-edmonton","title":{"rendered":"The Story of the First Car in Edmonton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On May 25, 1904, the first automobile drove onto the streets of Edmonton. The man behind the wheel was businessman Joseph Morris. Morris worked as a merchant who wasted no time setting up his own business, JH Morris &amp; Company, selling wholesale drinks, as soon as he arrived in Ontario. Later, he served as president of the Edmonton Exhibition Association for two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There was not a single traffic jam for Morris, and wherever he went, people stopped and marveled at the man behind the wheel of the first car. For more information, please visit the website <a href=\"https:\/\/edmonton-future.com\/\">edmonton-future<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0d290f65782\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0d290f65782\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edmonton-future.com\/en\/eternal-the-story-of-the-first-car-in-edmonton\/#Publication_in_the_newspaper_The_Auto_In_Town\" title=\"Publication in the newspaper The Auto In Town\">Publication in the newspaper The Auto In Town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edmonton-future.com\/en\/eternal-the-story-of-the-first-car-in-edmonton\/#What_was_the_first_car_like\" title=\"What was the first car like?\">What was the first car like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edmonton-future.com\/en\/eternal-the-story-of-the-first-car-in-edmonton\/#License_and_traffic_law\" title=\"License and traffic law\">License and traffic law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edmonton-future.com\/en\/eternal-the-story-of-the-first-car-in-edmonton\/#The_first_traffic_accident_in_Edmonton\" title=\"The first traffic accident in Edmonton\">The first traffic accident in Edmonton<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edmonton-future.com\/en\/eternal-the-story-of-the-first-car-in-edmonton\/#Construction_of_the_Norwood_plant\" title=\"Construction of the Norwood plant\">Construction of the Norwood plant<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Publication_in_the_newspaper_The_Auto_In_Town\"><\/span>Publication in the newspaper The Auto In Town<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It was written that Joseph Morris decided to buy himself a Ford car (1903 Model A) &#8211; the first car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. It is further stated that people saw him for the first time when he drove towards Strathcona on a hill. The townspeople lucky enough to witness this event were thrilled and waved to Morris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the car ride, it was very loud, with lots of wheezing and rattling sounds. Morris chose a car with a neat design and a gasoline engine. A horse-drawn carriage was attached to the car, which could seat 6 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_the_first_car_like\"><\/span>What was the first car like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edmonton-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/04\/img_642ff7cb8f99f.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Model A had an eight-horsepower engine and reached a maximum speed of 72 km\/h. Ford cost $800, which was a considerable amount of money at the time. Joseph&#8217;s first car had a nice and attractive appearance. For the car to move, Joseph had to get out of the cab and crank it with a special handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other local elite also wanted to keep up with Morris. As evidenced by T. Steven and R. Ingles, the directors of the Street Railway company, purchased a Rambler car. The vehicle was used by men taking turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soon such a means of transportation for pleasant walks around the city will become a common occurrence in Edmonton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"License_and_traffic_law\"><\/span>License and traffic law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a local newspaper publication, it is stated that cars must be registered by their owners in 1906, a year after Alberta became a province. The information posted on the website of the Edmonton Antique Car Club, which has a logo featuring the first car in the city, reports that there were over 30 cars in Alberta at the time, but Morris was the first to receive a license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone with a car had to provide their markers or license plates to the city council. After this, they had to register and receive a number. Driving without license plates was strictly prohibited, and drivers who violated these rules were fined heavily. If a car was involved in an accident, but not registered, and the driver hit a pedestrian, the car was sought out, confiscated, and the driver was sent to jail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone who wanted to drive a car had to pass a driving exam and obtain a license. The police carefully monitored traffic, and when they stopped someone without a license, they were fined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the dark hours, it was necessary to turn on the headlights. Driving at high speeds through the city was not allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_first_traffic_accident_in_Edmonton\"><\/span>The first traffic accident in Edmonton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The event took place in 1907 on 45 Avenue. Jack Zdeb was driving on the street at 6:00 p.m. and did not turn on the headlights of his car. An 8-year-old girl was crossing the road. Jack did not see her in the darkness and hit her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the man quickly fled the scene, leaving the girl alone lying on the road. Several hours passed, and the police visited Jack&#8217;s house, took the man into custody and confiscated his car. The trial lasted for some time, and Zdeb was found guilty of what he had done. He was sentenced to 3 years in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Construction_of_the_Norwood_plant\"><\/span>Construction of the Norwood plant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1914, several residents planned to establish a car factory in Norwood. They wanted to produce Baby Rex &#8211; 16 horsepower vehicles that would reach speeds of up to 90 km per hour. The engines were supposed to have air cooling. They even came up with a future price of $500. However, the factory never started working.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On May 25, 1904, the first automobile drove onto the streets of Edmonton. The man behind the wheel was businessman Joseph Morris. Morris worked as a merchant who wasted no time setting up his own business, JH Morris &amp; Company, selling wholesale drinks, as soon as he arrived in Ontario. 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