Few people outside of Detroit know that a great deal of the success of the first American car was owed to two brothers, John and Horace Dodge Michigan. These brothers grew up working with their father in a Niles, Michigan machine shop. John tended to focus on business matters while Horace concentrated on the mechanical aspects of their products. Although they were quick-tempered and prone to alcohol abuse, the Dodges managed to build an impressive business empire. They helped to make the Model T car a reality, though not without hiccups and payment conflicts.
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The Dodge brothers also were innovators in the treatment of their employees, providing them with health insurance that increased in value over time and encouraging participation in activities such as baseball and a bowling team. When they began to supply parts for Ford Motor Company cars, the brothers found that profits soared. By 1904, they were making a million dollars annually and paying dividends to their stockholders.
By the time the Dodge brothers were killed within months of each other in 1920, they had become a household name for quality and dependability. Today, the brand of Dodge continues to be an international leader in automotive innovation. The city of Sterling Heights is proud to be a part of the Dodge legacy, offering its residents quality service and a variety of ways to manage their water bills, including paperless billing and automatic payments. For more information, visit our WaterSmart website at www.sterlingheightsmi.gov/WaterSmart.