Vintage, early 20th century Singer sewing machine on display in the Lodge House at the Packard Proving Ground.Hilary Davis
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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 a man and woman positioned next to a computer monitor in "the vault" of the Packard Proving Grounds.Mary Anne Demo
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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!
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.
Emily R. Benoit
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Looking Sharp: Presenting One of the PPG’s Most Exciting Artifacts

Preparations are underway to preserve one of the PPG's most unique and personal artifacts.
Earle C. Anthony Packard Building in Oakland, CAthe Packard Motor Car Foundation
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The Persian Palace of Packard

When this photo in the PPG Vault collection caught my eye, it triggered a childhood memory.  I’m sure I had seen this wondrous building, or something like it, many decades ago in one of my illustrated children’s books called One Thousand…
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The Packard Rosies of World War II

For Women’s History Month, I thought it might be interesting to search the PPG Vault for photos of women with Packards.  I was pleased to find that women did more than just own Packard cars.  They actually played a variety of important…