The History:
This story begins nearly a hundred years ago in 1925 when the Turns out my Grandparents owned the lot next door to the parking lot at the end of Henry Street where the photo was taken. Small world! The cars were stored at the Church’s “Outreach Center” located at 6th & Burnside in the parking lot on 6th Street. |
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Did you ever go for a church outting in one of these? Do you know anyone that did? |
If so, please send me an email and share your story. |
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Very curious to find out if others of these have somehow survived? |
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PACKARD manufactured automobiles from 1899-1958 |
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One day Don noticed the Packard sitting outside of the
While at PSU the car was used for a few school functions. (Back when it was okay do drive around downtown Porltand with a keg of beer in the back). Below is a photo of just such an event. |
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Who won the game? PSU Won 26-14 |
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Now comes the fun part! This is is what we're going to restore. Below are a few pictures of the vehicle in it's current state. |
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Currently being used as a storage unit. |
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Hey...looks like another party!
Wow! Looks even better after a few beers! |
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More pictures to follow!
Watch the transformation... |
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