M.T. Weisel Wagon Works
Now
James Van Etten Artisans in Wood
124 North Sixth Street
Weisel Wagon Works
1929 Perkasie Anniversary Book
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White Horse Motors 1954 Perkasie Anniversary Book
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In 1889 Milton Weisel opened his carriage and wagon manufacturing shop in the newly constructed building at 124 North Sixth Street. He employed seven men in the 3000 square foot shop. The increasing demand for his products enabled him to double the size of the building in 1913. Weisel became the best and busiest wagon maker in the area.
With the increasing demand for automobiles, Mr. Weisel obtained a REO and Nash automobile franchise in 1916. He switched his shop building over to the auto trade and began to manufacture truck bodies.
1961 April 06 News Herald Berger and Berger Auto Ad
Robert Berger purchased the Weisel property in 1948 for his White Horse Motors business. He later acquired a Plymouth and DeSoto dealership. In 1953 Robert and his brother Russell formed a partnership and purchased a Chrysler agency. The brothers then began selling Chryslers and Plymouths at the North Sixth Street location as Berger & Berger.
The Berger’s closed their dealership in 1983. For over the last twenty years the building has been home to James Van Etten, Artisans in Wood Inc. Van Etten manufacturers, cabinetry, furniture, and architectural casework.
Robert Berger purchased the Weisel property in 1948 for his White Horse Motors business. He later acquired a Plymouth and DeSoto dealership. In 1953 Robert and his brother Russell formed a partnership and purchased a Chrysler agency. The brothers then began selling Chryslers and Plymouths at the North Sixth Street location as Berger & Berger.
The Berger’s closed their dealership in 1983. For over the last twenty years the building has been home to James Van Etten, Artisans in Wood Inc. Van Etten manufacturers, cabinetry, furniture, and architectural casework.
1960 April 28 News Herald Berger and Berger Auto Ad
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Reference Perkasie Historical Society archives
Reference Perkasie Historical Society archives