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#1
General Discussion / Re: Jim King Chevrolet
August 12, 2012, 09:45:58 AM
Glad to help out. I grew up on the south side of Milwaukee and worked at Braeger during my college years from 84-91, so I've always had an interest in Milwaukee-area car dealer history.
#2
General Discussion / Re: Jim King Chevrolet
August 11, 2012, 12:06:53 AM
J. B. King co-founded King Braeger Chevrolet in 1923 with Oscar Braeger. The dealership was located at 1802 W. Forest Home Avenue in Milwaukee. The partnership was terminated in 1947 with Braeger taking over 100% ownership. Braeger opened a new facility at 4100 S. 27th Street on Milwaukee's south side in 1966, dropping "King" from the dealership name. That dealership is still in business today.

It appears that some time in the early 50's, the King family built Jim King Chevrolet at 3045 S. Kinnickinnic Ave in the Bay View area of Milwaukee. That dealership closed its doors for good in the early 1980's. The building presently houses Pro Comp Auto Body.

#3
General Discussion / Re: Jim King Chevrolet
August 10, 2012, 11:31:18 PM
Found on web in a family member's online album: