Pics: The Pierce-Arrow Museum, Buffalo NY

VCheng · 14th February 2015, 23:09

Right in the heart of downtown Buffalo lies a gem of a museum that has a great collection of cars and memorabilia, including a full scale reconstruction of a gas station designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

http://www.pierce-arrow.com/

This thread will contain some photographs taken by me during a visit a few months ago, using a Nikon D7000 and 18-300 lens.

VCheng · 14th February 2015, 23:15

The museum consists of three large halls, with the entrance off to the side of the first hall. Moving to the right, one comes across several cases full of early memorabilia.

VCheng · 14th February 2015, 23:22

There is much to see, including old signs, emblems, and the famous Thomas Flyer car.

VCheng · 14th February 2015, 23:29

Anything and just about everything from the early days of American motoring is on display, taking plenty of time to appreciate in detail.

VCheng · 14th February 2015, 23:35

The early style gasoline pumps are fun to observe, with calibrated glass displays showing exactly what was being dispensed. May be these units should be brought back?

VCheng · 14th February 2015, 23:42

The third hall has the famous FLW original design for a gas station with period correct cars around it.

VCheng · 15th February 2015, 02:30

There is a great collection of cars around the gas station display, including a rare Pierce recovery truck.

VCheng · 15th February 2015, 02:35

This Ford Model A truck is in original and amazing) condition, while FLW's original Cord car has been restored to perfection.

VCheng · 15th February 2015, 02:42

It is sheer pleasure for a car nut to note the many details.

VCheng · 15th February 2015, 02:47

There are showcases full of clothing items from the early 20th century too.

VCheng · 15th February 2015, 03:00

In the central hall are many later model cars, but my favorite display here was the mechanical traffic control sign.

VCheng · 15th February 2015, 03:06

The displays are full of all types of spare parts and badges and signs and much besides.

VCheng · 15th February 2015, 03:12

The list of spares was no different then as they are now, save for electronics items I suppose.

VCheng · 15th February 2015, 03:19

The workmanship of the details is very high quality, and not a bit of plastic to be seen.

VCheng · 15th February 2015, 03:27

The curator of the museum drives a Maserati.

14th February 2015, 23:09	#1
VCheng BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 186 Thanked: 271 Times	Pics: The Pierce-Arrow Museum, Buffalo NY Right in the heart of downtown Buffalo lies a gem of a museum that has a great collection of cars and memorabilia, including a full scale reconstruction of a gas station designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. http://www.pierce-arrow.com/ This thread will contain some photographs taken by me during a visit a few months ago, using a Nikon D7000 and 18-300 lens.
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VCheng BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 186 Thanked: 271 Times	Re: Pics: The Pierce-Arrow Museum, Buffalo NY The museum consists of three large halls, with the entrance off to the side of the first hall. Moving to the right, one comes across several cases full of early memorabilia. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by VCheng : 15th February 2015 at 03:29.
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VCheng BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 186 Thanked: 271 Times	Re: Pics: The Pierce-Arrow Museum, Buffalo NY There is much to see, including old signs, emblems, and the famous Thomas Flyer car. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by VCheng : 15th February 2015 at 03:30.
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VCheng BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 186 Thanked: 271 Times	Re: Pics: The Pierce-Arrow Museum, Buffalo NY Anything and just about everything from the early days of American motoring is on display, taking plenty of time to appreciate in detail. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by VCheng : 15th February 2015 at 03:31.
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VCheng BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 186 Thanked: 271 Times	Re: Pics: The Pierce-Arrow Museum, Buffalo NY This Ford Model A truck is in original and amazing) condition, while FLW's original Cord car has been restored to perfection. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by VCheng : 15th February 2015 at 03:37.
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VCheng BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 186 Thanked: 271 Times	Re: Pics: The Pierce-Arrow Museum, Buffalo NY The list of spares was no different then as they are now, save for electronics items I suppose. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by VCheng : 15th February 2015 at 03:42.
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VCheng BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 186 Thanked: 271 Times	Re: Pics: The Pierce-Arrow Museum, Buffalo NY The workmanship of the details is very high quality, and not a bit of plastic to be seen. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by VCheng : 15th February 2015 at 03:43.
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