The J. H. Dawson Machinery Company was an automobile manufacturer in Chicago, in 1904.
History The company was based in Chicago, Illinois. In 1904, it manufactured automobiles that were marketed as Dawson. A large fire the same year destroyed the factory, leading to the company's dissolution. There was no connection to the Dawson Manufacturing Company, which had previously used the same brand name.
Models 16 HP Touring 16 HP Runabout
The two-cylinder engine was mounted upright under the hood and produced 16 horsepower. The water cooling was supported by a lavishly designed radiator. The gearbox had two forward gears and one reverse gear.
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See also List of defunct United States automobile manufacturers