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PIONEER AUTO MUSEUM
and
ANTIQUE TOWN
Murdo, South Dakota
1
PIONEER AUTO MUSEUM and A. J. “Dick” Geisler are a single
thought in the minds of many who have visited and had the chance to
know the man with the ever-present cigar. A Valentine present to German
immigrant parents, Dick knew he and the family farm were not
cut out for each other. He attended a rural school near New Ulm, Minnesota
much like the one that is part of the museum. After high school
his mother’s plans for business college for her son were interrupted by
a job selling for the Jewel Tea Company, and other sales ventures. In
1923 he and a friend drove a Ford like the one to be seen in the Ford
Garage from Minnesota to California taking odd jobs along the way to
finance the trip.
In California he met and married Vivian Petersen who had traveled
to California with her three sisters. The three Geisler children were
born in Pasadena where “Dick” was operating the feed, hardware and
appliance business he started in the height of the depression. In 1942
Mr. Geisler traded his California home for a farm near Blunt, South
Dakota, sold the businesses and returned to the Midwest.
Crops had been nonexistent for some years prior to his move to
South Dakota and the natives were amused at the West coast city dude
who busily went about planting wheat. The Geisler touch and ideal
conditions brought about the first of many banner years for crops in
the area.
In 1945 “Dick” bought a John Deere Chevrolet dealership in Murdo
and moved his family once again. In 1950 he opened the Phillips 66
gas station at the junction of U.S. 16 and 83. The embryo of the
PIONEER AUTO MUSEUM took shape in the form of an old buggy
and a 1913 Ford Peddler’s Wagon (now located in the Ford Garage)
which were parked in front of the station and elicited considerable comment
from tourists. As the years rolled by a vintage car here and an
antique there were added to “Dick’s” small but growing collection.
Dick’s son, John, made the first trip to pick up a car back east. Upon
returning, John told his father about other cars to be had. By ones and
twos the collection grew to where something had to be done to properly
store and show the cars.
Pub. by The Goin Company, Box 746
Mitchell, South Dakota 57301
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2
Pioneer Auto Museum
Murdo, South Dakota
- Buildings as Numbered
- 1. Main building and entrance. Autos and coin music machines.
- 2. Auto building.
- 3. Autos, motorcycles and bicycles building.
- 4. Auto storage shed.
- 5. 1910 Cretors popcorn wagon.
- 6. Souvenir and gift shop.
- 7. World’s largest concert band organ.
- 8. Church of the prairie.
- 9. 1911 Parker Brothers merry-go-round.
- 10. Henry’s Ford Garage.
- 11. Livery stable.
- 12. Classic car building.
- 13. Auto building. (mainly Overland, Willys, Kaiser-Frazer)
- 14. Machinery area.
- 15. Tractor area.
- 16. Fire station.
- 17. Kozy Tourist Cabin.
- 18. Depot. (display of stoves, dentist’s office, saloon)
- 19. One-room school house.
- 20. Milwaukee Road Caboose.
- 21. General store.
- 22. Circus display room.
- 23. Restrooms.
- 24. Jack’s Jewelry store.
- 25. Homesteader’s shack.
- 26. Murdo State Bank.
- 27. Blacksmith Shop.
- 28. Barber Shop.
- 29. Murdo Jail.
- 30. Gasoline engine and plow display.
- 31. Wells Fargo stagecoach.
- 32. Exit building. (Autos, style-show, glassware, antique toys, telephones, emblems, miscellaneous antiques and other items)
- 33. Storage and restoration building. (closed to public)
- 34. Auto and parts boneyard.
3
1903 Cadillac
With $750.00 you were in the
driver’s seat of this gem in
1903. This first model made by
the Cadillac Motor Car Co. of
Detroit sported a single cylinder,
under-the-floor mounted engine
with a two speed transmission.
1908 Brush
This two passenger runabout
was one of the popular models
of its day. Built between 1907-1913,
it had a wooden frame
and wooden axles, coil springs
on all four wheels and was
chain driven. Its single cylinder
12 H.P. engine cranked counterclockwise.
Sold new for $485.00.
NOTE: The same man, Alanson
P. Brush, designed the engines
for both the Cadillac and Brush
described on this page.
4
Long Green Car
Long enough to be a 32 cylinder monstrosity,
this 1926 Nash was especially
built as an eye-catcher. In identifying
the Pioneer Auto Museum, reference is
often made to this car.
A Lineup of Old-Timers
A sample of man’s mechanical genius
found in the Pioneer Auto Museum. In
this lineup, left to right, can be seen a
Model T, Flanders, Spacke, and Schacht.
5
Antiques of Yesteryear
ANTIQUE CARS
Wide variances of opinion exist as to what constitutes an antique car. To those
unknowledgeable in history of the automobile it is often merely a relative description
of an old car. The Veteran Motor Car Club of America classifies any car over
35 years old as antique. The Antique Automobile Club of America considers all
pre-1930 models qualifying as antiques. The Horseless Carriage Club limit their
choices for antique designation to pre-1916 cars. As we said, the term is somewhat
relative.
1912 Chalmers
This high-wheeled, 4 cylinder speedster is a fine
example of an early sports car. In 1910 Chalmers
won the Glidden Trophy.
1909 Fuller
In 1909 and 1910 two companies were producing
autos with the Fuller name—The Angus
Automobile Company of Angus, Nebraska and
the Fuller Buggy Company of Jackson, Michigan.
The inflatable tires identify this model as being
made in Jackson, Michigan.
1912 Cadillac
This gleaming blue beauty must
have brought joy to the heart
of its first owner. The brass
lamps and leather workings
show great care. Note the early
“bucket” seats.
6
1906 “N” Ford
This early model come off the line just
three years after Henry Ford produced
his first auto. It is the first car to be seen
as you enter Henry’s Ford Garage.
1902 Oldsmobile
This curved dash Olds was powered by
a single cylinder engine and steered
with a tiller. It was the world’s first mass
produced automobile.
7
1902 Schacht
A 1902 gem with double chain drive.
This hard wheeler was one of the earlier
models with a steering wheel. Note the
hand crank in back for the rear-mounted
motor.
1917 Hupmobile Roadster
Very few of this model are found today.
This 4 cylinder roadster was capable
of 45 miles an hour and sold for
$1,265.00 new. What is now known as
the antique era was rapidly coming to
a close and many of the refinements
of production efficiency can be noted on
this car.
8
1910 Flanders
The Flanders was marketed
by Studebaker and remained
unchanged for the
years of its manufacture,
1909-1912. It has a 4 cylinder
engine and a 3
speed transmission. This
model was noted for its
mother-in-law seat, a single
seat in the rear.
1909 Auburn Touring
If cars could speak, this particular Auburn
could tell much of the early history
and settling of Central South Dakota.
It was used for many years to transport
settlers to their claims, some a full day’s
ride from Murdo. Fully restored in early
1971, it is now on display.
Autos On Review
From left to right—1914
Ford Touring, 1917 Crow-Elkhart,
1913 Hupmobile
and a 1913 Ford Speedster.
9
The Vintage Years
Following World War I cars that had remained drawing board dreams sprung
into reality. Faster production methods had evolved from the war and were now
applied to the auto industry. New techniques for making lighter alloys were
brought into use and new advances in the theory of the internal combustion engine
were tested and applied. The result was a selection of autos superior to those
of the previous period.
Production had passed from experiment to refinement. Efficiency was the
byword with great care given in the construction of each unit during that post-war
period. Mass production sounded the death knell for the short-lived Vintage Years
which, it is generally agreed, lasted from 1919 to 1930.
1922 Essex
This Essex, manufactured by the Hudson
Motor Car Company from 1918-1932,
was a low-priced, four cylinder car.
However, it was very popular and was
noted for its remarkable acceleration
and top speed.
10
1922 Star Touring
Even the best of the Vintage Years autos
had their bad moments. Experienced
mechanics were few and far between
in some parts of the country. Usually
the local blacksmith could be depended
upon for a piece of bailing wire and
a fair repair job, as on this 1922 Star.
1927 Willys-Knight
Willys-Knight was most notable for its
double-sleeve-valve engine. Purchase
price for this model was $1,400.00.
11
1922 Stutz Touring
You were really “IN” back in the “Roaring
20’s” with this sporty wire-wheeled
model. This is a blood-brother to the
famous Stutz Bearcat of early sports car
fame.
1922 Mercer Touring
The tour cylinder Mercer was one of the
fastest cars of its day. Note the wire
wheels and the two spare tires at the
rear. All four doors opened from the
inside only.
12
1928 Paige-Detroit
This six cylinder four door sedan was
one of the last cars made by the Paige
Company which merged with the Graham
Brothers Company the next year
forming the Graham-Paige Company.
Notice the three-tone paint job.
Henry’s Ford Garage
Henry’s Garage displays 18 early Fords
from the 1906 Model “N” through the
Model A”. A parts room duplicating
the organized mess of the early Ford
parts department and a display of tools
used to work on these wonders which
would go miles with baling wire or a
hair pin holding them together.
13
1913 Overland
Mr. Geisler is sentimental about every
car in his collection but this one has a
special place in his heart. Can you remember
the first car you ever drove?—Here
is the first car Dick Geisler drove,
now restored to prize winning condition.
It was judged the finest example of
restoration in 1963 and received a first
place trophy at the national meet held
by the Antique Automobile Club of
America that year.
15
Classic Cars
What does set apart a true classic from a standard production car? Two things in
principle: Brilliant and unusual design coupled with the most advanced engineering
of the day. Almost inseparable from these attributes are two more basic factors:
Superlative hand workmanship and limited production. Some classics may excel in
body design coupled to a lesser standard of engineering or vice versa, but all the
above qualities are invariably found in a true classic.
1928 Cunningham
James Cunningham & Sons manufactured
finely made, luxury cars in Rochester,
N.Y. between 1907 and 1936.
This early example of the V-8 engine
produced 100 bhp at 2400 rpm. The
Cunningham sold for up to $9,000.00.
In 1970 a close-coupled convertible like
this one was offered for $38,750.00.
Early Cunningham enthusiasts included
Mary Pickford, Marshall Field, William
Randolph Hearst and Harold Lloyd. This
car was driven for half its trip from Wisconsin
to the PIONEER AUTO MUSEUM.
16
1937 Cord
This 810 Westchester Sedan was manufactured
by Auburn Automobile Company.
Only 2,320 cars of the 810 and
812 model Cord were made. It featured
front wheel drive, Lycoming V-8 engine,
retractable headlights and wrap-around
grill. A 1937 supercharged model 812
originally sold for $3,575.00. A supercharged
Beverly Sedan is on display in
another building.
1931 Pierce-Arrow Convertible Coupe
Headlights sweeping from the fenders
in clean, flowing lines mark it as a
Pierce-Arrow. Bore and stroke were
3½ × 5 inches with a piston displacement
of 385 cubic inches developing
132 horsepower. Another unique feature
was pairs of coils, points and condensers
allowing the 8 cylinder engine to
run on four cylinders should the ignition
fail. Many other unique features of engineering
and design mark the Pierce-Arrow
as a true Classic.
17
1932 Auburn Boattail Speedster
This classic beauty manufactured by the
Auburn Automobile Company between
1903-1937 was guaranteed to have
been test driven at more than 100 mph.
Auburn first began using the two-tone
color scheme in 1925. This yellow and
red beauty came with a straight eight
Lycoming engine rated at 150 H.P. This
car was a first place winner at the national
Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg meet a
few years ago.
1928 Packard Convertible Coupe
This Packard has a straight eight engine,
side-mounted spares, disc wheels, and
a rumble seat. Two other Packards of
this classic era, both four door phaetons,
are also on display in the museum in
the Classic Building.
18
Special Interest Cars
To classify as a special interest car it should be distinguished either by unusual
body style, an engineering innovation or some other marked difference from the
routine production of its day. A few of the special interest cars to be found in the
PIONEER AUTO MUSEUM are shown here.
ROONEY RACER
The Mickey Rooney Racer was
built especially for use in the
movie “The Big Wheel.” It is
powered by a motorcycle engine
mounted in the rear. The
car, bought in California,
traveled cross country in its
own tailor-made car top carrier.
1957 Thunderbird
The two-seater Thunderbird
was built between 1955-1957.
The one on display at
the MUSEUM has an engine
with 312 cubic inch displacement.
The porthole top is
detachable, secured by five
clamps and a convertible top
was optional. This car is driven
regularly by John Geisler,
and may be parked in front
of the MUSEUM.
Kaiser Darrin Roadster DKF-16
This true roadster manufactured
by Willys Motors, Inc.,
boasts side curtains, hidden
top, plexiglass wind wings,
and sold for $3,668.00. The
fibreglass body features
doors that slide into front
fender wells and an F head
Willys engine. Of the 435 assembly
line cars built only
226 are known to still exist.
If you miss the car in the exhibit
it is probably parked
in front as it is driven regularly
by Betty Geisler.
19
Shucks Ma—“
Now I can work 40 acres a day!”
The Indian stared in amazement, dogs and kids ran for cover and great grandfather
swelled with pride as he drove his new J. I. Case steam engine across the
prairie.
The mechanical age had really arrived as these and many other smoke-belching
behemoths rumbled across the plains of South Dakota years ago. The “dirt farmer”
came into his own, turning over as many as 40 acres of virgin sod a day. He was
soon to be recognized as the most important single factor in feeding a rapidly growing
nation. Today’s farmer, heir to yesterday’s pioneer efforts, finds his role even
more important. A hungry world constantly demanding a greater food supply leans
heavily on the American farmer’s ability to produce more and more.
The giants pictured here have long since retired. But South Dakota is fortunate
to have men of vision who have restored and maintained this part of our heritage
to see and enjoy now and for years to come.
20
A Rumley Oil-Pull provides the power
to drive one of the older threshing machines
commonly seen in The wheat
country of Central South Dakota. This
steam powered behemoth provided belt
drive to run the thresher.
An Aultman-Taylor kerosene powered
tractor of yesteryear. Note the heavy
chain behind the front wheels that provided
the linkage for steering this giant.
Typical of early equipment, it was all
but silent until the drive train was engaged.
No one was ever known to go
to sleep at the switch.
21
Two views of the farm machinery
lot at the back of the PIONEER
AUTO MUSEUM. Dozens of tractors
of all vintages are represented
along with countless other pieces of
farm equipment from days gone by.
22
Antique Town
“Remember way back when—?” and, “When I was a boy I used to walk five
miles every day to a one room school back in—!” Here are reminders for those
who have made these statements or heard them from the folks. A true turn-of-the-century
main street. How different and complex are these same things today!
Two young ladies stand in front of the
completely equipped barber shop. The other businesses
appear to be closed for the day so one might guess father is
still in the chair doing his part in a bit of close harmony.
A bank is a bank—unless
it’s the one you
have done business
with for years and it is
to be dismantled. It
could be Mr. Geisler
“rescued his rescuer”
when he bought the
old Murdo State Bank,
teller windows,
equipment, safe and
all. This was the local
world of finance
fifty years ago.
Funerals, weddings and fancy occasions
saw this “hack” put to use. This is only
one of the many interesting things to see in the Livery
Barn at PIONEER AUTO MUSEUM.
23
Everything from barbed wire
to groceries to clothing were
on the shelves at the old
General Store. The coffee
grinder, the cracker barrel
and the glowing pot-bellied
stove are there to help your
imagination run back over
the years.
24
Many a pioneer worshipped his
Maker in this small country
church rescued from abandonment
and ultimate destruction.
It is complete with hymnals,
prayer books, altar and other
original furnishings.
This authentic one-room school
house is complete with books,
desks, and Regulator wall clock.
Note the double desk and the
old stove. Children of pioneer
days walked or rode horseback
for many miles each day to attend
classes.
25
Made by Wurlitzer about 40 years ago, this is the world’s largest Concert Band Organ.
All visitors seem to enjoy climbing up
to the cab of the old C.M & St. P. R.R.
caboose. This old veteran of steam-driven
railroad days was used when
South Dakota was first homesteaded.
It is completely furnished with authentic
pot-bellied stove and other equipment
of its day.
26
The PIONEER AUTO MUSEUM opened in May of 1954 with
25 cars and a single building. As time went on a collection of old farm
machinery and tractors blossomed in back. And as old original buildings
such as jails, schools, churches, banks and many others were
doomed to replacement in the community, Mr. Geisler added yet another
facet of olden day preservation to the museum. China, toys, glassware,
lamps, musical antiquities and other things too numerous to mention
here were added. So many things, in fact, that many buildings such
as the general store, the church, and the school house are fully stocked
and equipped with authentic original trappings. Today the museum
boasts 25 buildings with over 200 vehicles plus thousands of other
memorabilia. Because of Mr. Geisler’s fondness for Ford automobiles,
a special building in the museum, Henry’s Ford Garage, contains only
Fords. In 1956 Mr. Geisler sold the Chevrolet-John Deere Agency and
purchased the Ford Agency in Murdo, which is managed by another
son, Dave.
PIONEER AUTO MUSEUM is more than a mere tourist attraction.
It is a tribute to a man and woman and their family who have
had the foresight to preserve the past. The thousands of items to be
seen in a fine state of preservation would have doubtless been lost to
the dumps and junk piles. Instead posterity can visit and maybe “live
a little” in the days of their forefathers in authentic surroundings.
Visit with Dick and John. They will be happy to give you interesting
and expert information on anything in the PIONEER AUTO
MUSEUM. They might even relate a few of the interesting and amusing
tales of how the cars were found and moved from over 40 states to
the PIONEER AUTO MUSEUM in Murdo, South Dakota.
1931 Packard Touring Car
This rare classic was the personal pride of its
original owner, Tom Mix, hard-riding cowboy
of movie fame. The classic features of this
phaeton included wire wheels, side-mounted
twin spares topped by rear-view mirrors, dual
windshields and dual cowls.
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