02331cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324500620015226400510021430000470026533600260031233700260033833800360036450000310040050800910043152012320052253400450175465300380179965300540183765300520189185600430194399900190198665547UtSlPG20260610134519.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTL1 aPioneer Auto Museumq(Murdo, S.D.)10aPioneer Auto Museum and Antique Town, Murdo, South Dakota 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2021-06-07 aStephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net a"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.) nOriginal publication data not identified aPioneer Auto Museum (Murdo, S.D.) aAntique and classic cars -- South Dakota -- Murdo aAutomobiles -- Museums -- South Dakota -- Murdo40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65547 c106370d106370