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The Studebaker brothers—founders of what would become the Studebaker Corporation. From left to right, (standing) Peter and Jacob; (seated) Clem, John M.

1831: Clement Studebaker is born 1850: Clement moves to South Bend 1851: John Studebaker and sons, including Clement, build a covered wagon 1857: Studebaker produces first covered wagon 1858: John Mohler invests $8,000 to invest in Studebaker business 1862: Studebaker supplies wagon for the Union Army 1872: Massive fire almost destroys company; it is quickly rebuilt 1878: Studebaker wagon exhibits and wins awards in Paris Exposition 1888: President Harrison orders Studebakers for White House
 * History of the Studebaker Road Wagon[[image:http://www.studebakerhistory.com/dnn/Portals/0/Points.jpg width="332" height="215" align="right"]]**

The Studebaker Road Wagon Company was founded in 1852 by Henry and Clement Studebaker. Wagons came into their lives by their father, John Studebaker, teaching them how to build a wagon. Because of the growing demand for wagons, the brothers joined the wagon business. Their business didn't start to grow until the gold rush and the Civil War, because wagons were needed to carry weapons and supplies across the country. During the Civil War, Henry Studebaker sold his share of the business due to the fact that he didn't believe in providing wagons to the Union. The Studebaker company made many different types of wagons when they were in business, for example, Sulkies, Phaetons, Victorias, and C.

Sulky : A wagon with two wheels with room for only the driver that is pulled by a horse.

Phaeton: A wagon with four big wheels and a very small body.

Victoria: A low-bodied wagon with one forward facing seat and a seat for the driver.

Brougham: A four-wheeled wagon that has an enclosed body that usually seats two and a driver.



Models of different wagons produced by the Studebaker company.

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