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Omaha's Ford Manufacturing Plant

By David Koesters

Published April 19, 2023 at 2:51 PM CDT

As the automobile gained traction in this country, Henry Ford pushed the boundaries of production and efficiency giving him a major foothold in the industry. Hear how Omaha played a role in the manufacture of those early Fords.

Special thanks to the Douglas County Historical Society for their help with this story.

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David Koesters

David started in broadcasting at his hometown radio station in Holdrege, Nebraska while still in high school. He went on to earn journalism and law degrees from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and has worked for a number of radio and television stations around the United States. He is a big advocate for community media and loves being a part of the local fabric of NPR. He also has a cat.

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