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* 1900, the first significant car show in the United States began in
New York City. The week-long event, held in Madison Square Garden, was
organized by the Automobile Club of America. Fifty-one exhibitors
displayed 31 automobiles along with various accessories. Among the
fathers of the automobile present at the "Horseless Carriage Show" was
automaker James Ward Packard, who had completed his first car the year
before, and brought three of his Packards to exhibit to the public. The
event also featured automotive demonstrations, such as braking and
starting contests, and a specially built ramp to measure the
hill-climbing ability of the various automobiles. Spectators paid 50¢
each to attend the event.