The Franklin Auto Museum is a Tucson institution that has a collection of Franklin automobiles from 1904 to 1934, as well as Franklin memorabilia and other old automobiles. The museum was founded and is maintained by Thomas H. Hubbard and the H.H. Franklin Foundation.
The Franklin Auto Museum
1405 East Kleindale Road
(the entrance is on Vine St.)
(520) 326-8038
The museum is closed during the summer months.
Sources:
The Franklin Museum | franklinmuseum.org
"Best Little Museums in Tucson." Arizona Daily Star. June 16, 2005. Page E1.
'Here's hoping car collection stays on Vine." Tucson Citizen. April 17, 2006. Page 1.
"Tucson losing special museum." Tucson Citizen. February 2, 2006. Page 1.
"Winner's Circle in race for rare auto museum is here in town." Arizona Daily Star. August 23, 2006. Page B1.
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