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100 1 _aPioneer Auto Museum
_q(Murdo, S.D.)
245 1 0 _aPioneer Auto Museum and Antique Town, Murdo, South Dakota
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2021-06-07
508 _aStephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPioneer Auto Museum (Murdo, S.D.)
653 _aAntique and classic cars -- South Dakota -- Murdo
653 _aAutomobiles -- Museums -- South Dakota -- Murdo
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65547
999 _c106370
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