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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.

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.
Packard Proving Grounds aerial viewMODI

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!
Emily R. Benoit

Collection Processing: An Ode to the Inventory List

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Let's see . . . what could be in these boxes? Better keep a detailed record!

Albert Kahn, Architect of the Packard Proving Grounds

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At the time that Henry Joy picked Albert Kahn to design…
1933 Packard "Debby"Bruce Blevins

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 at HersheyBruce Blevins

Margaret's Story - Part 5 of Why People Name Their Cars After Women

My fantasy car, a 1933 Packard Victoria Convertible named "Margaret"
TIME Inc.

LIFE and Times: Floating Cars and Magic Plastics

To pull off this trick, a 1954 Packard Clipper Super became a brave volunteer.
TIME Inc.

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.
1933 Packard "Rose"Bruce Blevins

Meet Rose - Part 4 of Why People Name Their Cars After Women

A rare 1933 Packard Coupe Sedan named "Rose"