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Ackley Covered Bridge Dedication, Greenfield Village, July 2, 1938

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Artifact Overview

The Ackley Covered Bridge originally spanned Wheeling Creek in southwestern Pennsylvania. Henry Ford acquired the then 105-year-old bridge in 1937 and had it moved to Greenfield Village. Descendants of Joshua Ackley, one of the original bridge builders, and other invited guests joined Ford in the dedication ceremonies held on July 2, 1938.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

02 July 1936

Creators

Collection Title

Edison Institute Photographs

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.14

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 3.75 in
Width: 4.75 in

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