Construction of Henry Ford Museum Parking Lot, 1936

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Artifact Overview

Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village both were initially designed to serve students at the Edison Institute Schools. There were no provisions for outside visitors. But public interest necessitated new amenities. The museum received a parking lot in 1936. Before the lot was completed, visitors parked everywhere.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

04 June 1936

Subject Date

04 June 1936

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.188.P.16630

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in
Width: 11 in