The On-Line Birney Safety Car Museum
Please meet Charles Oliver Birney, the first born child of John and Martha Birney. Charles was born in  
Dayton, Ohio in 1867. His father, John survived four years  of service in America's Civil War. Here we can
see Charles Birney's  achievements by way of photos in conjunction with articles that have been written
regarding his visible influence on the transportation industry during the first half of the twentieth century.
Charles Oliver Birney (1867-1939)
Birney Car #142 as appeared on a 1950s Postcard

Last Updated On: Decenber 16, 2011