John W. Lambert

ID: 2413 ~ Source: Bailey, L. Scott. “1891 Lambert a New Claim for America's First Gasoline Automobile.” Antique Automobile, 1960, p. 4. ~ Date: 1910

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An older John W. Lambert at the peak of his success in the automobile industry.

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Lambert House

By Anderson Public Library

John W. Lambert invented the first gasoline-powered automobile in 1891. His home on Hendricks Street, as well as the myriad of homes on historic West 8th Street, stand as the fruits of the labors of the owners of the numerous businesses (e.g.,…