Construction of Ford Motor Company Plant in Big Bay, Michigan, 1944
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Henry and Clara Ford enjoyed visiting Big Bay when staying at the nearby Huron Mountain Club. In 1943, Henry bought the community's sawmill, power plant, and houses and turned Big Bay into a company town. Its quaint hotel, the two-story building at right, became a popular destination for vacationing Ford executives. Ford Motor Company abandoned the unprofitable venture in 1951.
Henry and Clara Ford enjoyed visiting Big Bay when staying at the nearby Huron Mountain Club. In 1943, Henry bought the community's sawmill, power plant, and houses and turned Big Bay into a company town. Its quaint hotel, the two-story building at right, became a popular destination for vacationing Ford executives. Ford Motor Company abandoned the unprofitable venture in 1951.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1944
Subject Date
1944
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.833.80240.138
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: 8.125 in
Width: 11 in
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