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Henry and Clara Ford's Residence at Richmond Hill Plantation, Georgia, circa 1940

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Artifact Overview

Henry Ford purchased vast amounts of land around present-day Richmond Hill, Georgia, beginning in the 1920s. Here, Ford dabbled in agricultural experimentation. He also became interested in the civic improvement of the area -- building schools, churches and community centers. In the late 1930s, Henry and Clara built this mansion as a winter residence.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1940

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

84.1.1660.P.O.6560

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10 in