ABOUT US
History & Mission of the Gallery
The History
Launched in 2016, The Automobile Gallery occupies a building that was home to Denil Cadillac, a historic and prestigious Green Bay dealership between 1958 and 1997. The once gleaming, state-of-the-art dealership building was briefly used as a municipal storage garage. It then sat empty and abandoned for nearly two decades until William “Red” Lewis, a Green Bay native and innovative entrepreneur, was inspired to convert the deteriorating building into a gallery for automobiles that integrated event and meeting spaces. With his vision in mind, Somerville Architects & Engineers of Green Bay breathed new life into the building, preserving the facade of the dealership while creating a graceful, contemporary gallery and event space.
Many of the automobiles themselves have come from a private collection, but most of them have been donated to The Automobile Gallery, which is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment and enrichment of its visitors and the community.
Our Mission
The Automobile Gallery mission is to offer a unique atmosphere for public and private events which supports the education and inspiration of “The Automobile is the Art”. We share our passion so our guests can gain knowledge and appreciate the form and function of the automobile – past, present and into the future.
The Automobile Gallery Is Driven…
- To provide a cutting-edge facility where the “automobile is the art,” allowing the opportunity to view a wide range of automotive excellence.
- To enhance the knowledge of the general public regarding the engineering, design, development, construction, and history of the automobiles on display.
- To promote the restoration, preservation, and appreciation of the automobile’s contribution to society.
- To share our passion for automobiles with others by opening our doors to the community.
- To offer a unique atmosphere for private and public events where the art of the automobiles will create memories that will last a lifetime.
Recent Recognition
The Future
Through the continued generosity of memberships, donations, admissions and event income, The Automobile Gallery will thrive for generations to come as one of the finest galleries of its kind. Please consider becoming a member of The Automobile Gallery to help support its mission. Various membership types are available on an annual basis including Individual & Family Memberships and Corporate Sponsorships.
Board of Directors
William “Red” Lewis
Founder
Rebecca Lewis
President / Owner
R. Lewis Technologies, Inc.
Dr. Ashok Rai
President & CEO
Prevea
Doug Mueller
CEO
Breakthrough Fuel
Mike Borlee
Business Coach
Mikes Service Center
Raymond Shackelford
General Manager
Phase III Service Center
Barb Gilling
Controller
PDQ Car Wash
Doug LaViolette
The LaViolette Group
Joe Draves
Division Manager
Bay Industries
Bob Rupp
Owner
Leadership Resources of Wisconsin, LLC
Dale Besson
Entrepreneur and Master Car Collector
