A rare survivor, this auto dealership—which has changed names and owners several times—illustrates post–World War II strip commercial development with its large plate glass windows right on the street. The concrete cornice has two speed lines, and the entrance incorporates glass block. In contrast to the formal front, the service wing to the rear is built of less expensive multicolored brick. The front showroom still has splayed neon tubes in the ceiling.
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Al's Motors
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