My first car, a 1950 Ford, had a key switch to the right of the column and a push button starter to the left. I suspect that if you looked back further in history you will find starter switches to the left of the steering column. Just to be different, my 1940 Dodge (and my '41) has the key switch to the right of the steering column on the dash and a floor mounted starter just above the gas pedal.
Phil
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