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The Parking Meter That Sparked an 'Un-American' Revolt

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Ninety-one years ago today, the world's first parking meter was installed, igniting fierce public backlash from drivers who viewed the innovation as fundamentally un-American. The invention fundamentally changed how cities managed street parking and generated revenue. What began as a controversial experiment became a standard fixture in urban centers worldwide.

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