Gallery Guide History Where it Happened A not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the interpretation, education and preservation of our automotive heritage. Vision Our vision is that the Auburn Automobile Company international headquarters building and growing world renowned collection are here at this site, in this same condition or better, for hundreds of years into the future. National Historic Landmark National Historic Landmarks are exceptional places. They form a common bond between all Americans. While there are many historic places across the nation, only a small number have meaning to all Americans - these we call national historic landmarks. Open to visitors everyday, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days. 1600 South Wayne Street Auburn, IN 46706 260.925.1444 Become a member today! Conference and Banquet Facilities Extensive Automotive Research Archives Mission-Driven Museum Store - shop online automobilemuseum.org Step back in time... . . . to an era when the Auburn Automobile Company was on the cutting edge of the most significant and influential invention of the 20th century. It happened here – right where you’re standing. America’s landmark automobiles were created here in this very building. As you tour . . . . . . you’ll stand in the historically rich Company Showroom where, in the 1930s, products of the Cord Corporation were displayed. . . . you’ll climb the staircase E. L. Cord climbed to his office overlooking the factory complex. . . . you’ll stand in the clay model studio where Gordon Buehrig sculpted the Cord 810. . . . you’ll see the design studio where Alan Leamy styled the spectacular 1931 Auburn Speedster. Interactive touchscreens at select vehicles and offices are filled with historic information mined from the museum Archives and beyond. Light and quick touches on the screens provide engaging experiences for all ages. Help Us Save History Make a tax-deductible donation at the front desk.
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Gallery of Auburn, Indiana, AutomobilesD�estic Sales Department 6
C�pany Offices:Conference Ro�; Office of the President 923
Advertising Offices 7Gordon Buehrig Gallery of Design Advertising and Traffic
8
Design Studios 14
Evolution Showcase 10
Gallery of ClassicsOpen Courtyard 11
The Cars of IndianaMain Drafting 13
Gallery of Auburn Automobiles 1903-1924Purchasing and Cost Department
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Gallery of Racers and Record-SettersWoodworking and Experimental Engineering
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Archives 18
Education Center 19
Fine Art20
Company ShowroomC�pany Showro� where aut�obiles and other products of Auburn and subsidiary c�panies of the Cord Corporation were displayed
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Event AreaOpen Courtyard 4
Gallery of Special Interest AutomobilesExperimental �ng Engineering and Design 3
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Gallery Guide
History Where it Happened
A not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the interpretation, education and
preservation of our automotive heritage.
VisionOur vision is that the Auburn Automobile Company international headquarters building and growing world renowned collection are here at this site,
in this same condition or better, for hundreds of years into the future.
National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmarks are exceptional places. They form a common bond between all Americans.
While there are many historic places across the nation, only a small number have meaning to all
Americans - these we call national historic landmarks.
Open to visitors everyday, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days.
1600 South Wayne StreetAuburn, IN 46706
260.925.1444
Become a member today!Conference and Banquet Facilities
Extensive Automotive Research ArchivesMission-Driven Museum Store - shop online
automobilemuseum.org
Level One
Gallery of Auburn, Indiana, AutomobilesD�estic Sales Department 6
C�pany Offices:Conference Ro�; Office of the President 923
Advertising Offices 7Gordon Buehrig Gallery of Design Advertising and Traffic
8
Design Studios 14
Evolution Showcase 10
Gallery of ClassicsOpen Courtyard 11
The Cars of IndianaMain Drafting 13
Gallery of Auburn Automobiles 1903-1924Purchasing and Cost Department
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Gallery of Racers and Record-SettersWoodworking and Experimental Engineering
12
Archives 18
Education Center 19
Fine Art20
Company ShowroomC�pany Showro� where aut�obiles and other products of Auburn and subsidiary c�panies of the Cord Corporation were displayed
2
Event AreaOpen Courtyard 4
Gallery of Special Interest AutomobilesExperimental �ng Engineering and Design 3
Admissions &Museum Store 1
Teletype
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Export & D�estic Sales
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RestroomsElevatorsLimited Access
Map Legend
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Current Building Use1930s Building Use
Event Area
Willennar Hall, Duesenberg Room, Cord Room & Auburn Room. State-of-the-art banquet and conference center.
All museum galleries and programs are completely accessible during event functions.
4
•Wedding Receptions
•Class Reunions
•Corporate Functions
•Car Clubs
Start You have entered the original international headquarters building of the Auburn Automobile Company.
Museum Store Items derived from the collection and its automotive history are available to compliment your visit. All proceeds benefit education programs.
Company ShowroomYou are standing in the original AuburnAutomobile Company art deco-styled showroom. This magnificent showroom renders the museum both distinctive and unique.
Here you see Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg motorcars of the classic era 1925-1937. These automobiles are rich in history, technological innovation, luxury and aesthetic beauty. They defined the stature of the Auburn Automobile Company with clarity and excitement.
Gallery of Special Interest AutomobilesEach automobile represents significance in at least one of four areas: luxury, design, performance, or ties with the Auburn Automobile Company.
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3
Step back in time.... . . to an era when the Auburn Automobile Company was on the cutting edge of the most significant and influential invention of the 20th century. It happened here – right where you’re standing.
America’s landmark automobiles were created here in this very building.
As you tour . . . . . . you’ll stand in the historically rich Company Showroom where, in the 1930s, products of the Cord Corporation were displayed.
. . . you’ll climb the staircase E. L. Cord climbed to his office overlooking the factory complex.
. . . you’ll stand in the clay model studio where Gordon Buehrig sculpted the Cord 810.
. . . you’ll see the design studio where Alan Leamy styled the spectacular 1931 Auburn Speedster.
Interactive touchscreens at select vehicles and offices are filled with historic information mined from the museum Archives and beyond. Light and quick touches on the screens
provide engaging experiences for all ages.
Help Us Save History
Make a tax-deductibledonation at the
front desk.
1
Gallery of Auburn, Indiana, AutomobilesD�estic Sales Department
6C�pany Offices:Conference Ro�; Office of the President
9 23
Advertising Offices7 Gordon Buehrig Gallery of Design Advertising and Traffic
8
Design Studios14
Evolution Showcase10
Gallery of ClassicsOpen Courtyard11
The Cars of IndianaMain Drafting13
Gallery of Auburn Automobiles 1903-1924Purchasing and Cost Department
16 15
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of
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gy
Acc
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5
Gallery of Racers and Record-SettersWoodworking and Experimental Engineering
12
Archives18
Education Center19
Fine Art20
Company ShowroomC�pany Showro� where aut�obiles and other products of Auburn and subsidiary c�panies of the Cord Corporation were displayed
2
Event AreaOpen Courtyard4
Gallery of Special Interest AutomobilesExperimental �ng Engineering and Design
3
Admissions &Museum Store1
Teletype
AC
D C
lub
Inte
rna
tion
al H
ea
dq
ua
rte
rs
From Eckhart Carriage
CompanyBlueprint Ro�
Export & D�estic Sales
21
RestroomsElevatorsLimited Access
Map Legend
NW E
Current Building Use1930s Building Use
Gallery Guide
History Where it Happened
A not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the interpretation, education and
preservation of our automotive heritage.
Vision Our vision is that the Auburn Automobile Company international headquarters building and growing world renowned collection are here at this site,
in this same condition or better, for hundreds of years into the future.
National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmarks are exceptional places. They form a common bond between all Americans.
While there are many historic places across the nation, only a small number have meaning to all
Americans - these we call national historic landmarks.
Open to visitors everyday, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days.
1600 South Wayne StreetAuburn, IN 46706
260.925.1444
Become a member today!Conference and Banquet Facilities
Extensive Automotive Research ArchivesMission-Driven Museum Store - shop online
automobilemuseum.org
Level One
Gallery of Auburn, Indiana, AutomobilesD�estic Sales Department
6C�pany Offices:Conference Ro�; Office of the President
9 23
Advertising Offices7 Gordon Buehrig Gallery of Design Advertising and Traffic
8
Design Studios14
Evolution Showcase10
Gallery of ClassicsOpen Courtyard11
The Cars of IndianaMain Drafting13
Gallery of Auburn Automobiles 1903-1924Purchasing and Cost Department
16 15
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Gallery of Racers and Record-SettersWoodworking and Experimental Engineering
12
Archives18
Education Center19
Fine Art20
Company ShowroomC�pany Showro� where aut�obiles and other products of Auburn and subsidiary c�panies of the Cord Corporation were displayed
2
Event AreaOpen Courtyard4
Gallery of Special Interest AutomobilesExperimental �ng Engineering and Design
3
Admissions &Museum Store1
Teletype
AC
D C
lub
Inte
rna
tion
al H
ea
dq
ua
rte
rs
From Eckhart Carriage
CompanyBlueprint Ro�
Export & D�estic Sales
21
RestroomsElevatorsLimited Access
Map Legend
NW E
Current Building Use1930s Building Use
Event Area
Willennar Hall, Duesenberg Room, Cord Room & Auburn Room. State-of-the-art banquet and conference center.
All museum galleries and programs are completely accessible during event functions.
4
• Wedding Receptions
• Class Reunions
• Corporate Functions
• Car Clubs
Start You have entered the original international headquarters building of the Auburn Automobile Company.
Museum Store Items derived from the collection and its automotive history are available to compliment your visit. All proceeds benefit education programs.
Company ShowroomYou are standing in the original AuburnAutomobile Company art deco-styled showroom. This magnificent showroom renders the museum both distinctive and unique.
Here you see Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg motorcars of the classic era 1925-1937. These automobiles are rich in history, technological innovation, luxury and aesthetic beauty. They defined the stature of the Auburn Automobile Company with clarity and excitement.
Gallery of Special Interest AutomobilesEach automobile represents significance in at least one of four areas: luxury, design, performance, or ties with the Auburn Automobile Company.
2
3
Step back in time.... . . to an era when the Auburn Automobile Company was on the cutting edge of the most significant and influential invention of the 20th century. It happened here – right where you’re standing.
America’s landmark automobiles were created here in this very building.
As you tour . . . . . . you’ll stand in the historically rich Company Showroom where, in the 1930s, products of the Cord Corporation were displayed.
. . . you’ll climb the staircase E. L. Cord climbed to his office overlooking the factory complex.
. . . you’ll stand in the clay model studio where Gordon Buehrig sculpted the Cord 810.
. . . you’ll see the design studio where Alan Leamy styled the spectacular 1931 Auburn Speedster.
Interactive touchscreens at select vehicles and offices are filled with historic information mined from the museum Archives and beyond. Light and quick touches on the screens
provide engaging experiences for all ages.
Help Us Save History
Make a tax-deductibledonation at the
front desk.
1
Gallery of Auburn, Indiana, AutomobilesD�estic Sales Department
6C�pany Offices:Conference Ro�; Office of the President
9 23
Advertising Offices7 Gordon Buehrig Gallery of Design Advertising and Traffic
8
Design Studios14
Evolution Showcase10
Gallery of ClassicsOpen Courtyard11
The Cars of IndianaMain Drafting13
Gallery of Auburn Automobiles 1903-1924Purchasing and Cost Department
16 15
17
Ha
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log
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ccou
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epar
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Gallery of Racers and Record-SettersWoodworking and Experimental Engineering
12
Archives18
Education Center19
Fine Art20
Company ShowroomC�pany Showro� where aut�obiles and other products of Auburn and subsidiary c�panies of the Cord Corporation were displayed
2
Event AreaOpen Courtyard4
Gallery of Special Interest AutomobilesExperimental �ng Engineering and Design
3
Admissions &Museum Store1
Teletype
AC
D C
lub
Inte
rna
tion
al H
ea
dq
ua
rte
rs
From Eckhart Carriage
CompanyBlueprint Ro�
Export & D�estic Sales
21
RestroomsElevatorsLimited Access
Map Legend
NW E
Current Building Use1930s Building Use
Gallery of Auburn, Indiana, AutomobilesD�estic Sales Department
6C�pany Offices:Conference Ro�; Office of the President
9 23
Advertising Offices7 Gordon Buehrig Gallery of Design Advertising and Traffic
8
Design Studios14
Evolution Showcase10
Gallery of ClassicsOpen Courtyard11
The Cars of IndianaMain Drafting13
Gallery of Auburn Automobiles 1903-1924Purchasing and Cost Department
16 15
17
Ha
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Gallery of Racers and Record-SettersWoodworking and Experimental Engineering
12
Archives18
Education Center19
Fine Art20
Company ShowroomC�pany Showro� where aut�obiles and other products of Auburn and subsidiary c�panies of the Cord Corporation were displayed
2
Event AreaOpen Courtyard4
Gallery of Special Interest AutomobilesExperimental �ng Engineering and Design
3
Admissions &Museum Store1
Teletype
AC
D C
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Inte
rna
tion
al H
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From Eckhart Carriage
CompanyBlueprint Ro�
Export & D�estic Sales
21
RestroomsElevatorsLimited Access
Map Legend
NW E
Current Building Use1930s Building Use
Gallery of Auburn, Indiana, AutomobilesD�estic Sales Department
6C�pany Offices:Conference Ro�; Office of the President
9 23
Advertising Offices7 Gordon Buehrig Gallery of Design Advertising and Traffic
8
Design Studios14
Evolution Showcase10
Gallery of ClassicsOpen Courtyard11
The Cars of IndianaMain Drafting13
Gallery of Auburn Automobiles 1903-1924Purchasing and Cost Department
16 15
17
Ha
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Gallery of Racers and Record-SettersWoodworking and Experimental Engineering
12
Archives18
Education Center19
Fine Art20
Company ShowroomC�pany Showro� where aut�obiles and other products of Auburn and subsidiary c�panies of the Cord Corporation were displayed
2
Event AreaOpen Courtyard4
Gallery of Special Interest AutomobilesExperimental �ng Engineering and Design
3
Admissions &Museum Store1
Teletype
AC
D C
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Inte
rna
tion
al H
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From Eckhart Carriage
CompanyBlueprint Ro�
Export & D�estic Sales
21
RestroomsElevatorsLimited Access
Map Legend
NW E
Current Building Use1930s Building Use
Level Three
Level Two
ArchivesExtensive research facility serves restorers, students, authors, historians and others.
Sandra and Gene DavenportGallery of Fine Art and Archival Treasures Automotive artwork from original designer renderings to modern watercolor.
Metal Technologies, Inc.Education CenterA facility where school children and adults attend pre-arranged programs and lectures and engage in hands-on activities.
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Raisbeck Engineering Hall of TechnologyLearn about engines and technology related to the Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg automobiles and the key engineering staff involved in their creation.
Steel Dynamics
Gallery of Auburn, Indiana, AutomobilesNo fewer than ten different brands of motorcars were manufactured in Auburn, Indiana, in the pre- WWI era. The city of Auburn, was a center for vehicle development and manufacturing.
Advertising DepartmentThe advertising campaigns used to promote Auburns, Cords and Duesenbergs were as fantastic as the automobiles themselves. The company was one of the first to sell a lifestyle with its automobiles.
Alcoa FoundationE.L. Cord FoundationCharles and Barbara Goodman FoundationGordon Buehrig Gallery of Design See the innovative techniques that Buehrig and his design team utilized to create a masterpiece, the Cord 810.
Export and Domestic SalesAuburn’s Export Department, headed by Robert Wiley, had dealers located in 93 countries and U.S. Territories throughout the world. Domestic Sales were directed by Neil McDarby. By 1930 new dealerships were added at the rate of five per day.
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Auburn Automobile Company Offices
Conference RoomWhere sales meetings, dealer and distributor conferences, departmental meetings and general meetings were held.
Office of the President E. L. CordFrom this room Cord made his important business decisions concerning the Auburn Automobile Company, Duesenberg, Inc. and his far-reaching transportation conglomerate called Cord Corporation.
From his windows Cord could oversee the busy auto plant, located on 23 acres, just a few hundred feet from here.
Terence E. Adderley Gallery of Racers and Record-Setters
Much of Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg mechanical innovations and avant-garde designs can be traced directly to their rich racing histories. Duesenberg dominated Indianapolis racing throughout its first decades. All three marques’ trials, triumphs and tribulations, many on the raceway, led to passenger cars offering innovations and designs that are still revered to this day.
Lincoln Financial Group FoundationThe Cars of IndianaThe state of Indiana was one of America’s most productive regions committed to automotive commerce. Displayed are rare and unusual automobiles built in the Hoosier state.
Design StudiosYou are standing in the clay model studio where Gordon Buehrig designed the Cord 810. Alan Leamy’s design studio and Herbert Snow’s engineering office flank each side.
Eckhart Carriage Company to Auburn Automobile CompanySee the beginning of horseless transportation by the Auburn Automobile Company.
Dean V. KruseGallery of Early Auburns 1903 -1924Auburn automobiles from the company’s inception to the arrival of E.L. Cord in 1924.
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Evolution ShowcaseThe Evolution of an automobile design.
Gallery of ClassicsAuburn’s competition during the classic era 1925-1948.Full Classics™ manufactured by Auburn Automobile Company, are displayed alongside their contemporaries. Presented are domestic and foreign products competing to be the most prestigious.
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17 Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Club International HeadquartersA separate entity from the museum, the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Club is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of three of America’s most advanced and outstanding motorcars Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg.
Interactive Design StudioCreate your own automobile design and take it home, or display it here
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