Facility
The museum is located in the former administration building of the Auburn Automobile Company, which operated on this property from the early 20th century until its closure in 1937. The building, along with the adjacent service and new parts building, and the L-29 building now occupied by the National Auto & Truck Museum, were together declared a National Historic Landmark in 2005. This complex was recognized as one of the nation's best-preserved examples of an independent auto company's facilities. The showroom and administrative buildings were designed by architect Alvin M. Strauss in Art Deco style and were built in 1930. The Auburn Automobile Company had its genesis in a carriage manufacturer, and at its height had more than of facilities here. After its closure, the administration building housed a business selling original and reproduction parts for a number of discontinued manufacturers, including the Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg nameplates, until 1960.Exhibits and collections
The museum is organized into seven galleries that display over 120 cars and related exhibits such as restored Auburn Automobile company offices. Some exhibits have interactive kiosks that allow a visitor to hear the sounds the car makes and to see related videos and photographs that show the engineering that went into its design.References
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* {{authority control Industrial buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Indiana Automobile museums in Indiana Auburn, Indiana Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Indiana National Historic Landmarks in Indiana Industrial buildings completed in 1930 Museums in DeKalb County, Indiana Art Deco architecture in Indiana Institutions accredited by the American Alliance of Museums Motor vehicle assembly plants in Indiana National Register of Historic Places in DeKalb County, Indiana 1930 establishments in Indiana Motor vehicle manufacturing plants on the National Register of Historic Places Transportation on the National Register of Historic Places in Indiana Auto dealerships on the National Register of Historic Places