William Ford Barn
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William Ford built this barn near present-day Dearborn, Michigan, in 1863 -- the same year his son Henry was born. Ford primarily used it to store grain and hay, though livestock and tools were occasionally housed in the structure. The barn was moved to The Henry Ford in 1934. Today it's used by Greenfield Village's horses.
William Ford built this barn near present-day Dearborn, Michigan, in 1863 -- the same year his son Henry was born. Ford primarily used it to store grain and hay, though livestock and tools were occasionally housed in the structure. The barn was moved to The Henry Ford in 1934. Today it's used by Greenfield Village's horses.
Artifact
Barn
Date Made
1863
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Springwells Township
Creator Notes
Originally built in 1863 in Springwells Township, Michigan by William Ford.
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Working Farms District
Object ID
34.780.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Stone (Worked rock)
Paint (Coating)
Color
Red
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