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Roderick's Ford Garage

  • Writer: Lawrence Lore
    Lawrence Lore
  • Nov 6, 2025
  • 1 min read
Sumner Garage 1940s
Sumner Garage 1940s

Rodrick's Ford Garage pictured above in the early 1940's was located on W South Avenue Sumner. It was operated by Everett and Harold Rodrick. The building having been remodeled was used by the Christy Fire Protection District Headquarters in 1995. Note the air pump located on the left and the 1935 or 1936 Ford far right.

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