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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.
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.
Elms of Honor: Replanting the PPG's Historic Treeline (Part 1)
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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!
Collection Processing: An Ode to the Inventory List
Let's see . . . what could be in these boxes? Better keep a detailed record!
Albert Kahn, Architect of the Packard Proving Grounds
At the time that Henry Joy picked Albert Kahn to design…
Debby and Lola - Part 6 of Why People Name Their Cars After Women
I bought two Packards; Debby on a guess and Lola for parts
John DeLorean and the Fantastic Ultramatic Drive
In the 1940s General Motors stunned the automotive world…
Margaret's Story - Part 5 of Why People Name Their Cars After Women
My fantasy car, a 1933 Packard Victoria Convertible named "Margaret"
LIFE and Times: Floating Cars and Magic Plastics
To pull off this trick, a 1954 Packard Clipper Super became a brave volunteer.
LIFE and Times: Rolls-Royce Merlin Aircraft Engine Production
The Packard Motor Car Company didn’t just make luxury automobiles—they took great engineering to the skies too.
Meet Rose - Part 4 of Why People Name Their Cars After Women
A rare 1933 Packard Coupe Sedan named "Rose"