Uploaded December 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Visit to the Richards building, in Currie Street, Adelaide, 1928.
H.C. Richards was one of the earliest importers and sellers of motor vehicles in Adelaide. This silent, black and white film moves through the buildings 4 storeys; the showrooms featuring Cadillac, LaSalle, Oakland and Pontiac cars and the garage and spare parts departments. Views of surrounding Adelaide and Currie Street are also shown.
Herbert Clarence Richards also entered into business with his brother. Their company, Richards Industries Ltd., was acquired by Chrysler.
Use for any purpose requires written permission from the State Library of South Australia.
Reference number PRG 1229/F-1.
State Library catalogue record: http://www.catalog.slsa.sa.gov.au:80/....
Visit to the Richards building, in Currie Street, Adelaide, 1928.
H.C. Richards was one of the earliest importers and sellers of motor vehicles in Adelaide. This silent, black and white film moves through the buildings 4 storeys; the showrooms featuring Cadillac, LaSalle, Oakland and Pontiac cars and the garage and spare parts departments. Views of surrounding Adelaide and Currie Street are also shown.
Herbert Clarence Richards also entered into business with his brother. Their company, Richards Industries Ltd., was acquired by Chrysler.
Use for any purpose requires written permission from the State Library of South Australia.
Reference number PRG 1229/F-1.
State Library catalogue record: http://www.catalog.slsa.sa.gov.au:80/....
