Bartow History Museum: History of Old Car City

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History of Old Car City
 
On Thursday, June 25, at 7:00 p.m., Bartow History Museum welcomes guest speaker Jeff Lewis.  Lewis will discuss Old Car City, billed as the world's largest known classic car junkyard, located in White, Georgia. The business began as a family car dealership in 1931, and is still family owned and operated.

Lewis will talk about the history of Old Car City, his family, and their love of old cars.  Over the years, the Lewis family has collected over 4,000 vehicles which are situated along 6 miles of trails covering 34 acres of land.  Visitors to Old Car City are treated to classic cars, beautiful vegetation, folk art, and more.

The Evening Lecture will take place at the Bartow History Museum located at 4 E. Church Street in downtown Cartersville.  Parking is available next to the building.  The lecture is free to members and included with the price of admission for not-yet members. For more information on this and other Bartow History Museum programs, call 770-382-3818, ext. 6286 or visit our website at www.bartowhistorymuseum.org.