Private company

Holsman Automobile Company

Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer

The Holsman Automobile Company was an early American automobile manufacturer in Chicago, Illinois, between 1901 and 1910. Founded by Henry K. Holsman, the company produced a high wheeler automobile. Built by Henry K Holsman and HC Bryan, the Holsman was the first commercially successful highwheeler, which encouraged many other Midwest manufacturers to start highwheeler production in the first decade of the twentieth century.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1902Founded¹

HeadquartersChicago¹

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1904 Holsman Model 3 Hi-Wheeler side 1 — Photo: BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons³

The Holsman Automobile Company was an early American automobile manufacturer in Chicago, Illinois, between 1901 and 1910. Founded by Henry K. Holsman, the company produced a high wheeler automobile.²

Timeline

1910Dissolved Dissolved¹
1902Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaHolsman Automobile Company
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WikidataQ1625102

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WikidataHolsman Automobile Company on Wikidata
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WikipediaHolsman Automobile Company on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsHolsman Automobile Company photo by BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 3.0