Re: Is This a Packard
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Thanks, Owen. I didn't think it was. It looked too small and too "cheap".
Posted on: 2021/8/23 20:39
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Re: Evanston Illinois Packard Dealership
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In the photo of the two men, my father, Carl Anderson, is the man on the right.
Posted on: 2021/8/23 15:24
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Re: Evanston Illinois Packard Dealership
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Bob,
My father died in 1961 at the age of 54. He was in WW2 and settled back in Evanston when he was discharged in 1945. I believe he went to work for the Packard dealership at that time. He received his Master Mechanic Certificate in 1950. He moved our family to Wisconsin in 1951, so I believe he worked for Packard from 1945-1950. A little amusing story. When he moved us to Wisconsin, it was to a very small town of about 350 people and it was in a farming area. We came to town in a big Packard. My dad always told us the story that he took so much grief about driving such a fancy car in our little town that he sold it and bought a Chevy or Ford. I believe my father developed his love for Packards when he emigrated to the United States from Sweden. He got a job in Chicago as a chauffeur, and he said the people he drove for had Packards.
Posted on: 2021/8/23 15:19
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Evanston Illinois Packard Dealership
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I am looking for any information regarding the Packard Dealership at 1735 E Railroad Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. My father was a Master Mechanic there for a number of years after WW2. I would appreciate any information anyone could give me.
Attach file: certificate.JPG (44.43 KB) dad.JPG (31.76 KB)
Posted on: 2021/8/20 16:20
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