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When Parallel Parking Was New and Meters Seemed Un-American.
- Source :
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Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition . 7/30/2007, Vol. 250 Issue 24, pB1-B1. 1/4p. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- The article presents an overview of the history of the modern parking meter which was developed by newspaper editor Carl Magee in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma as a way to prevent traffic bottlenecks and ensure that customers of retail businesses would have a place to park in front of the businesses. Early social reaction to the meters is discussed.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00999660
- Volume :
- 250
- Issue :
- 24
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
- Publication Type :
- News
- Accession number :
- 25927717