GM Plant Dedicated—June 1954
On June 3, 1954, Arlington’s General Motors Assembly Plant kicked off a three-day formal dedication and celebration featuring special events, programs, and an open house.
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A Town’s Trajectory Forever Changed: General Motors Groundbreaking in 1952
On May 27, 1952, the trajectory of Arlington was forever changed with the groundbreaking for the General Motors Assembly Plant.
General Motors Plant opens
On January 6, 1954, Arlington’s history changed forever as the first vehicle rolled off the line at the General Motors Assembly plant.
“Arlington G.M. Plant Rolls First Car Off Finish Line” (1954)
It was a historic day when the first car rolled off the assembly line at Arlington’s General Motors plant. A shiny, 1954 Pontiac was first—over 13 million vehicles have followed.
The Heartbeat of Arlington: General Motors Celebrates 70 Years in the Community
This year marks the 70th Anniversary of General Motors operating in Arlington. Since the first car rolled off the line at the Arlington plant in January 1954, more than 13 million vehicles have followed.
Jason S. Sullivan 