Richart Wagon Shop
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Wagon makers Robert and William Richart offered many services out of this shop, built in Macon, Michigan, in 1847. In addition to building, painting and repairing wagons, the Richarts fixed tools, sharpened saws and even mended household furniture. The Richarts remained in business for over 50 years. The shop building was moved to Greenfield Village in 1941.
Wagon makers Robert and William Richart offered many services out of this shop, built in Macon, Michigan, in 1847. In addition to building, painting and repairing wagons, the Richarts fixed tools, sharpened saws and even mended household furniture. The Richarts remained in business for over 50 years. The shop building was moved to Greenfield Village in 1941.
Artifact
Workshop (Work space)
Date Made
1847
Creators
Richart, Israel Biddle, d. 1904
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Macon
Creator Notes
Originally built by Israel Biddle Richart in Macon, Michigan.
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Working Farms District
Object ID
41.384.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
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