William Ford Barn
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William Ford built this barn in Springwells Township, Michigan, in 1863, the same year his son Henry was born. William Ford primarily used it to store grain and hay, though livestock and tools occasionally were housed in the structure as well. The barn was modified for Greenfield Village and today holds stables for the museum's horses.
William Ford built this barn in Springwells Township, Michigan, in 1863, the same year his son Henry was born. William Ford primarily used it to store grain and hay, though livestock and tools occasionally were housed in the structure as well. The barn was modified for Greenfield Village and today holds stables for the museum'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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