Coin Tray Invention
At age 26, Arthur Tauck Sr. accidentally
dropped a cigar box of dimes while
working as a bank teller and was
dismissed from his job. Undaunted, this
enterprising young man designed sturdy
aluminum coin trays and went on the
road as a salesman. Inspired by the beauty
of New England, he soon created his first
tour to share his adventures with others.
January 20 - Arthur Sr. marries
Agnes Davis at age 19
June 8 She gives birth to a daughter, Meredith.
Arthur Tauck Sr. Agnes never fully regains her health and
born in Yonkers, NY. dies during a later pregnancy.
1898 1917 1920
June 17
WWI–Arthur Sr. joins
U.S. Army at age 19.
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