Henry Ford II and Architect John Portman with Model of Detroit Renaissance Center, May 1972
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In his final years as chairman and CEO of Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford II championed the Renaissance Center, a $350 million office-hotel-retail complex intended to revitalize downtown Detroit. The RenCen opened in phases, with the last of its seven towers completed in 1981. Ironically, General Motors purchased the complex in 1996 to house its world headquarters.
In his final years as chairman and CEO of Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford II championed the Renaissance Center, a $350 million office-hotel-retail complex intended to revitalize downtown Detroit. The RenCen opened in phases, with the last of its seven towers completed in 1981. Ironically, General Motors purchased the complex in 1996 to house its world headquarters.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
15 May 1972
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On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1969.22
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8.00 in
Width: 10.00 in
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