Illinois License Plate History — Pre-State License Plates — from License Plate Garage
Drivers had to make their own license plates in the early 1900’s because the state only issued registrations, not the actual plates. Tom Baur, the License Plate Guy at License Plate Garage, shows you some early hand-made plates. www.licenseplategarage.com
Edited by Glenn Kolze gkolze(at)gmail(dot)com
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