Firestone Farmhouse
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Benjamin and Catherine Firestone raised their three children in this farmhouse, including tire maker Harvey Firestone. Originally located near Columbiana, Ohio, the 1828 house was updated in 1882 to appear more stylish and up-to-date. The traditional Pennsylvania German layout of the Firestone's farmhouse was transformed, with a central foyer, separate dining room and kitchen, a sitting room, closets, wallpaper, and fancy new furniture.
Benjamin and Catherine Firestone raised their three children in this farmhouse, including tire maker Harvey Firestone. Originally located near Columbiana, Ohio, the 1828 house was updated in 1882 to appear more stylish and up-to-date. The traditional Pennsylvania German layout of the Firestone's farmhouse was transformed, with a central foyer, separate dining room and kitchen, a sitting room, closets, wallpaper, and fancy new furniture.
Artifact
Farmhouse
Date Made
1828
Subject Date
1882-1889
Creators
Firestone, Nicholas, 1767-1847
Firestone, Benjamin, 1831-1904
Place of Creation
United States, Ohio, Columbiana
Creator Notes
Farmhouse originally built by Nicholas Firestone in 1828. In 1882, Benjamin Firestone oversaw a renovation of the property.
Keywords
United States, Ohio, Columbiana
Firestone, Harvey Samuel, 1868-1938
Firestone, Benjamin, 1831-1904
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Working Farms District
Object ID
83.1.0.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brick (Clay product)
Wood (Plant material)
Slate (Rock)
Plaster
Glass (Material)
Dimensions
Width: 30.2 ft
Length: 36.25 ft
Specifications
Built: 1828 by Nicolas Firestone
Original Location: Columbiana County, Ohio
Owners, Operators and Inhabitants through time: 1801-1828: Nicolas and Catherine Firestone (Owners, Inhabitants); 1837: Peter, son of Nicolas Firestone, and his wife, Sally Ann Firestone (Owners, Inhabitants); 1853-1885: Sally Ann, widow of Peter Firestone (Owner, Inhabitant); 1885-1904: Benjamin Firestone, Peter and Sally Ann Firestone's eldest son. (Owners, Inhabitants); 1904-1938: Harvey S. Firestone, son of Benjamin Firestone. (Owner); 1938: Firestone Foundation (Owners, Operators)
1938: Firestone Foundation (Owners, Operators)
Acquired for Greenfield Village: 1983
Acquired from: Firestone Foundation
Other Significant Greenfield Village Dates: 1984: Moved to Greenfield Village;
1985: Reconstruction activities completed and building opened;
June 29, 1985: Dedication ceremony
Greenfield Village Name Changes: N/A
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