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    Portrait Of An Automobile Dealer Fourth Edition

    Reed Brothers Dodge of Rockville Maryland Chronicles Their 95-Year History

    by Jeanne T. Gartner

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    Portrait of An Automobile Dealer offers a compelling and richly illustrated journey through the history of the American automobile industry—told through the lens of one of its earliest and most enduring dealerships. Founded less than a year after Dodge introduced its first car in 1914, Reed Brothers Dodge in Rockville, Maryland, became one of the oldest Dodge dealerships in the nation under continuous family ownership.

    This meticulously researched book chronicles the remarkable 95-year legacy of Reed Brothers Dodge, from its beginnings as the Rockville Garage to its evolution into a community landmark. Readers will discover how founder Lewis Reed built the business from the ground up, how Lewis later partnered with his brother Edgar, and how the company adapted to changing times, technologies, and markets for nearly a century.

    Combining automotive history with the personal story of a family business, Portrait of An Automobile Dealer captures the spirit of innovation, resilience, and dedication that defined both the Dodge brand and the Reed family. Author Jeanne Gartner, recipient of the Arthur M. Wagman Award for Historic Preservation Communication, has created a lasting tribute that honors both her family's legacy and the cultural heritage of Rockville.
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    • Primary Category: Biographies & Memoirs
    • Project Option: Large Square, 12×12 in, 30×30 cm
      # of Pages: 214
    • Publish Date: Jul 17, 2025
    • Language English
    • Keywords reed brothers dodge, dodge, automobile, history
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    Jeanne Gartner
    Rockville, Maryland USA

    Jeanne T. Gartner is a co-owner of RBI Properties, LLC, the private investment and holding company of Reed Brothers, Inc., a family business with deep roots in Rockville, Maryland. A 30-year veteran of the United States Air Force, she retired in 2006 with the distinguished rank of Chief Master Sergeant. Following her military service, Jeanne turned her focus to preserving the legacy of Reed Brothers Dodge, one of the nation’s oldest Dodge dealerships under continuous family ownership. She is the author of Portrait Of An Automobile Dealer, a detailed chronicle of the dealership’s 95-year history and its role in the evolution of the American automobile industry. In 2016, Jeanne received the Arthur M. Wagman Award for Historic Preservation Communication from Peerless Rockville, honoring her outstanding contributions to raising public awareness of Rockville’s architectural and cultural heritage.

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