The 1916 bookmobile

The bookmobile 1916-1921

A 1916 Koehler truck specially equipped for library service was purchased for $1,339.50. It had a limousine front with seats for two passengers in addition to the chauffeur. The shelves on the side could accommodate 500 books, and there was room inside for six deposit station cases.

Cost breakdown
Koehler Truck Chassis - $940.00
Clock - 2.50
Speedometer & Lights - 38.00
Chains - 8.50
Linoleum and Aluminum binding for floor of car - 7.50
Cost of body fitted with shelves - 333.00
Vacuum tank- 10.00
Total cost of car- $1339.50

Cost of operating 1919.
Storage at $10.00 per month - $120.00
Driver at $4.00 per day—52 days - 208.00
Oil, gas, and meals for two, $2.50 per day - 130.00
Repairs - 336.83
Total - $794.83