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.
Emily R. Benoit

Plastic and Party Lines: Love for Landline Telephones

Exploring the form and function of an (unexpected) visitor favorite: the rotary telephone.
Emily R. Benoit
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The Smallest Room in the House: Exploring 20th Century Bathrooms

A public exposé on any house's most private room.
Emily R. Benoit

They’re Scotties, Not “Boxers”: Some Simple Storage Tips

Not quite a doghouse, but we're putting these puppies away for safekeeping!
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Gimme Five! A Volunteer’s Unexpected Discovery on the Grounds

You never know cool things you'll find when you volunteer at the PPG!
Emily R. Benoit
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Detroit, MI: Home of the World’s Best Stoves

If you thought Detroit was just the Automotive Capital of the World, think again.
Emily R. Benoit

The Unique Creation of Vaseline Glass: What Do You Mean, “Radioactive”?

Ever heard of Vaseline glass? The Lodge House has some for you to check out!
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Elms of Honor: Replanting the PPG’s Historic Treeline (Part 2)

Returning the PPG boulevard to its original arboreal status took a little research - and a lot of heavy lifting!
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Elms of Honor: Replanting the PPG’s Historic Treeline (Part 1)

Packard's commitment to historic preservation extends to its remarkable trees.

Doggone it! An Instance of Historical Hearsay

No bones about it: Sometimes historic details can be tricky!