Pioneer Auto Museum and Antique Town, Murdo, South Dakota
"Pioneer Auto Museum and Antique Town, Murdo, South Dakota" is a historical account that showcases the preservation efforts of A.J. “Dick” Geisler, detailing his journey as an auto dealer and collector in South Dakota. Written in the mid-20th century, the book serves to highlight Geisler's passion for vintage automobiles and antiques. The primary focus lies in the establishment of the Pioneer Auto Museum, which houses a significant collection of over 200 vehicles
alongside various artifacts reflecting life in the early 20th century. The book narrates the life of Dick Geisler, who, after relocating to South Dakota, began accumulating an impressive assortment of antique cars and farm machinery. It details how his initial collection started with a few items displayed at his gas station and expanded into a full-fledged museum, featuring historical buildings like churches, schools, and a general store, all meticulously restored and stocked with authentic period items. Through engaging anecdotes, the text illustrates the museum's mission to preserve history for future generations, offering visitors an immersive experience in the life and advancements of past eras. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Creator | Pioneer Auto Museum (Murdo, S.D.) |
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| Title | Pioneer Auto Museum and Antique Town, Murdo, South Dakota |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics |
| Subject | Pioneer Auto Museum (Murdo, S.D.) |
| Subject | Antique and classic cars -- South Dakota -- Murdo |
| Subject | Automobiles -- Museums -- South Dakota -- Murdo |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65547 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 145 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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