Petersen’s Garage

This thermometer was a recent gift to the Sandusky Library Archives Research Center. According to an article in the Sandusky Register Star News of October 24, 1944, Arthur J. Petersen opened a small repair garage on Bell Street in 1923. From 1926 until his retirement in 1982, he ran Petersen’s Garage at 316 Scott Street.  The article noted that Mr. Petersen and four employees were kept busy with repairs to automobiles. 

This brief excerpt described the success of the garage:“Mr. Petersen’s success in the garage business can be readily traced to his ability to quickly estimate a job, obtain parts and complete work with no more delay than is absolutely necessary.” And as the article noted, Mr. Petersen was aware of the need to keep the vehicles of war workers in proper running condition. 

Arthur J. Petersen passed away on December 20, 1987. He was survived by his wife, a daughter, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.