While Detroit is known as the automotive center of the world, Detroit carpenters don’t have much involvement in that industry. However, it hasn’t always been that way. Known as woodies, wooden cars used to be the most popular vehicles around. In the 1930s, wood station wagons were popular for mass transportation and later private automobiles. And during World War II, when steel was needed for the war effort, wood became the popular alternative. However, by the late 1960s, wood became out of style and Detroit, Michigan carpentry contractors returned to building cabinets, tables and houses. Nevertheless, there are still some old woodies around, and they have turned into collector’s items.