Andrew F. Johnson


    Andrew F. Johnson (1854-1943) was a pioneer in the design of early automobiles and a respected teacher in the field, is one focal point of the show. Johnson started work in west Gray, apprenticed in the sleigh and carriage factory of Smith & Leslie, and later studied in New York at the Technical School of the National Association of Carriage Builders. Later, he won a scholarship to the Albert Dupont School in Paris, France.

In 1918, after 26 years as teacher and principal of the Technical Institute, working in New York and Detroit, he moved back to him hometown of Gray, Maine. From his home there, he ran a correspondence school in automobile design. He and his students won many awards for their work.

Among his 2,500 students were the Fisher brothers, of "Body by Fisher" fame.

A copy of the correspondence course can be found at: http://rokemneedlearts.com/andrewjohnson/

 

   

For more information please read:

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Laura Cordin - Raymond Loewy

 




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