Rapp Chevrolet Inc.

Rapp Chevrolet was founded by Alfred Rapp on September 9, 1932. In September of 1922 Al, came to Marion driving his 1920 Chevrolet "490" Touring car & took a mechanics job with The Hieb Brothers Ford Dealership. Al worked for the Hieb brothers until 1927 when he opened his own garage & used car dealership in what was known as the Marion Garage Building. A 10 year old brick building now the home of Wieman Land & Auction Company located at 208 North Broadway Ave, Marion, SD. In 1928 Al moved to his own building just north of the Rented Marion Garage. On September 9, 1932 Al acquired the Chevrolet franchise and became the third Chevrolet dealer to service the Marion area. Louis Vogeland was Marion's first Chevrolet dealer and served the community until 1928. ( www.rappchevrolet.com )