What were the modes of transportation?
Modes ot transportation of the 30’s would include cars, street cars, bus, trains, horse and wagon. Q: Can you talk about cars your family owned? A: Cars of the 1930’s were pretty unsophicated and not many could afford to own one as money was extremely scarce in this decade. My uncle was able to purchase a 1934 Ford Sedan, red in color, and I thought this was the ultimate in travelling. These cars were pretty boxy in shape but they ran (at least most of the time). My dad purchased a used Willy’s sedan (totally ugly) for $150.00 as he was lucky enough to get a job and needed a car. I remember my mom and dad talking most of the evening wondering how they would ever get this car paid for. The poorer class which were many in number, had to count on buses or streetcars to get around in the city. Fords were the most predominant though there were other manufacturers such as Olds, Nash, Chevs and Buick. Q: A: –> Communications Q: What were the sources of communications in the 30s? A: Communica
