Vintage, early 20th century Singer sewing machine on display in the Lodge House at the Packard Proving Ground.Hilary Davis

Small-Scale 20th Century Design: The Singer Sewing Machine

A different kind of 20th Century engineering! Exploring the Singer sewing machine.
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Check It Out: Continuing the PPG Library Project

Our holdings include a diverse array of print publications, newsletters, magazines, and Packard-original documents that we plan to preserve and protect for the long term.
Color image of people working on the east-facing window of the Lodge House at the Packard Proving Grounds.

A Look Through the Glass: Albert Kahn’s Redesigned Windows

Taking a closer look at the Albert Kahn design for residential and factory buildings - specifically, windows!
Color image of a man and woman positioned next to a computer monitor in "the vault" of the Packard Proving Grounds.Mary Anne Demo

Gems From the Vault: A Famous Find!

Ever wonder what goes on in "The Vault" at the PPG? Our scanners (and super-sleuths) have a cool story to share!
Black and white image of a man and a woman standing in front of a 1927 Packard 4-26 sedan in Brisbane, Australia.
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Around the World in a Packard: Uncovering a Multi-Continental Trip

A patron's request for purchased images prompted an exceptional story from half a world away!
Close-up image of the 1955 Packard chassis display, showing the chrome interior and repainted body.Rick Mayer

The REAL Story of the 1956 Packard Chassis Display

Guest blogger Dave Dolby spills the REAL scoop on the crowd-pleasing 1956 Packard chassis display.
Color image of a scale model Patrol Torpedo boat, which is on display in the Tank Building at the Packard Proving Grounds.Rene Moon
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Sailing Home: The Refurbished Return of the PT Boat Model

Our impressive scale model is docked in the Tank Building, all spruced up and ready for viewing.

Four More for the Fleet: The 1937 Packard Super 8 Convertible Coupe

Featuring the 1937 Packard Super 8 Convertible Coupe, donated by PPG supporter Anne Lewis. The final installment of a multi-part blog series.
Rick Mayer

Four More for the Fleet: The 1949 Packard Custom 8

Featuring the 1949 Packard Custom 8 Sedan, donated by PPG supporter Anne Lewis. Part 4 of a multi-part blog series.