In the early 20th century, traveling cross-country by automobile was intimidating, if not a little bit dangerous. Cars were unreliable and roads were rough. The child in the photo is my mother, Mary Jane Reed Gartner. Photo by Lewis Reed
Reed Brothers Dodge History 1915 – 2012
Reed Brothers Dodge is a family business history that parallels the evolution of the American automobile industry – and to do justice to a legacy that spans almost a century – we proudly present our 97-Year history.
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Montgomery History Online Exhibit: Reed Brothers Dodge
Opened September 24, 2024Curated by Jeanne Gartner and Sarah Hedlund Montgomery History has unveiled a new online exhibition titled “Reed Brothers Dodge – Montgomery County’s Oldest Dodge Dealership.” Officially launched on September 24, 2024, the exhibition was co-curated by Jeanne Gartner, author of the Reed Brothers Dodge History blog and co-owner of the former dealership, […]
Continue ReadingMontgomery History Online Exhibit: Montgomery County, Then and Now
Montgomery County, Then and Now: Photography of Lewis Reed and Barry Gartner Opened December 6, 2023 Curated by Jeanne Gartner and Sarah Hedlund Montgomery County: Then and Now, offers a captivating visual journey through more than a century of local history, told through rare photographs by Lewis Reed and his grandson Barry Gartner. This site […]
Continue ReadingMontgomery History Online Exhibit: Montgomery County 1900-1930: Through the Lens of Lewis Reed
Opened January 7, 2020 Curated by Jeanne Gartner and Sarah Hedlund Discover Montgomery County in the early 20th century through the remarkable photography of Lewis Reed, founder of Reed Brothers Dodge. An avid photographer and pioneering automobile dealer, Reed documented the region during his motorcycle journeys across Maryland, capturing the transformation of transportation, daily life, […]
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Reed Brothers Dodge History 1915 – 2012 
