Saratoga Automobile Museum facts for kids
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1928 Franklin Airman Series 12 Sport Sedan formerly owned by Charles Lindbergh at the Saratoga Automobile Museum
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| Established | 1999 |
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| Location | 110 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, New York, USA |
| Type | Automotive Museum |
The Saratoga Automobile Museum is a fun place to explore in Saratoga Springs, New York. It's located within the huge Saratoga Spa State Park. The museum is housed in an old building that was once a water bottling plant, built in 1935. This museum helps visitors understand how cars have influenced our lives. It looks at the past, present, and future of automobiles in New York and around the world.
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Exploring the Museum
The Saratoga Automobile Museum was officially opened in June 2002. It has been welcoming visitors for over 20 years! The museum can show off about 30 different vehicles at one time. These cars are displayed across three special areas, called galleries, on two floors.
What You'll See
On the first floor, you'll find two galleries with changing exhibits. This means the cars and displays you see might be different each time you visit! Gallery A is a very large space. It has tall ceilings and beautiful original tile walls. Three huge windows let in lots of light. This area is also used for special events. There is also a small theater room on the first floor.
Amazing Collections
The museum also has an art gallery. It shows off works by artists and photographers from around the world. On the second floor, you can find two permanent exhibits. These are called Racing in New York and East of Detroit. They offer a look at the history of racing and car manufacturing.
New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame
The second floor is also home to the New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame. This special hall honors many famous stock car drivers and important people from New York's racing history. These are people who made a big difference in the sport.
- Early Inductees (1984-2009): Some of the first people to be honored include Steve Danish, Jeep Herbert, Kenny Shoemaker, Pete Corey, and George Proctor. Later inductees included racing legends like Richie Evans, Jerry Cook, and Billy Wimble.
- Recent Inductees (2010-Present): More recent additions to the Hall of Fame include Dave Lape, Jack Johnson, Geoff Bodine, Brett Hearn, and Billy Decker. These individuals have also left a lasting mark on stock car racing.
Gallery
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1935 Maserati V8-RI "Poison Lil"
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1991 Callaway Corvette Twin Turbo Speedster
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1991 GMC Syclone
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1993 Isdera Commendatore 112i
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