Base of Operations

Base of Operations (HM2JEU)

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N 42° 39.691', W 83° 2.076'

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The Lodge at the Proving Grounds

The Lodge is a landmark, just north of the main gates
of the Packard Proving Grounds. Designed by famous architect Albert Kahn in the English Cotswold style, it opened in 1928 as the site's base of operations. The site manager and his family lived here, and upstairs was a dormitory for test drivers, mechanics and visitors from Packard's Detroit factory complex. On the lower level was a carport and an eight-bay testing garage. The Packard Motor Car Foundation has beautifully preserved the building, including its hardwood floors and slate roof.

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The Packard Motor Car Foundation uses the Lodge as its world headquarters.
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HM NumberHM2JEU
Series This marker is part of the series
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Placed ByMotorCities National Heritage Area, National Park Service
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 at 8:02am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17T E 333252 N 4725234
Decimal Degrees42.66151667, -83.03460000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 42° 39.691', W 83° 2.076'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds42° 39' 41.46" N, 83° 2' 4.56" W
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