Chapman Family Home in Greenfield Village Before Opening to the Public, September 1932
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Henry Ford acquired the John Chapman House in 1929. During the 1870s, this simple farmhouse was the home of Chapman and his wife Susie. Chapman taught several terms in the one-room schools of his rural community. Young Henry Ford was one of his pupils. The home was stored in a rough state until construction was completed in 1940.
Henry Ford acquired the John Chapman House in 1929. During the 1870s, this simple farmhouse was the home of Chapman and his wife Susie. Chapman taught several terms in the one-room schools of his rural community. Young Henry Ford was one of his pupils. The home was stored in a rough state until construction was completed in 1940.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
19 September 1932
Keywords
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
Relocated buildings and structures
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.1929.2382
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.188 in
Width: 10.000 in
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