Noah Webster Home at Its Original Site, New Haven, Connecticut, circa 1912
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This is textbook pioneer and spelling reformer Noah Webster's home on its original site in New Haven, Connecticut. Henry Ford admired Webster and recognized his house as an important piece of American history. Ford had the building moved to Greenfield Village - his historical outdoor museum in Dearborn, Michigan. This view documents side and rear additions not moved with the house.
This is textbook pioneer and spelling reformer Noah Webster's home on its original site in New Haven, Connecticut. Henry Ford admired Webster and recognized his house as an important piece of American history. Ford had the building moved to Greenfield Village - his historical outdoor museum in Dearborn, Michigan. This view documents side and rear additions not moved with the house.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1912
Creators
Unknown
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
EI.1929.P.O.17533
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.25 in
Width: 9.25 in
Inscriptions
front: "Webster House #4"
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