From the Brooklyn Historical Society Photography Collection V1991.123.1
1905. This photograph shows the first automobile that was designed to give tours throughout the metropolitan area. The Commodious Observation Automobile is seen here in New York City, giving tours to those who wanted to experience New York’s way of life and culture. Often referred to as “The Only Way” to fully capture the character of the Big Apple, tours started at 10 a.m. and went through various areas such as Chinatown, the Bowery, Times Square, Coney Island, and Luna Park.