Holden & Frost premises on Grenfell Street, Adelaide [PRG 631/2/1452], 1907, State Library of South Australia

GMH: From Local Business to Engine of the War Economy

Discover the fascinating history of General Motors Holden, from its humble beginnings as a leather supply store to its key role in World War II. Founded in 1856 in Adelaide, Holden started as a saddlery before transitioning into the automotive industry in 1898 and becoming the dynamic engine driving Australia’s war economy in 1940-45.

Presented by State Library of South Australia