The Mobile Designed by Malcolm Moran Suspended inside the Ford Rotunda Entrance, circa 1953
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As part of its fiftieth anniversary celebration in 1953, Ford Motor Company refurbished the Rotunda--an exhibit area and hospitality center for Ford's Rouge factory tours. In addition to several dedicated exhibition spaces, the new design included an auditorium, a public lounge, and a themed outdoor ride. The Rotunda drew two million visitors annually until it was destroyed by fire in 1962.
As part of its fiftieth anniversary celebration in 1953, Ford Motor Company refurbished the Rotunda--an exhibit area and hospitality center for Ford's Rouge factory tours. In addition to several dedicated exhibition spaces, the new design included an auditorium, a public lounge, and a themed outdoor ride. The Rotunda drew two million visitors annually until it was destroyed by fire in 1962.
Artifact
Lantern slide
Date Made
circa 1953
Subject Date
circa 1953
Creators
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Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
74.300.1182.5.19
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Glass (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.25 in
Width: 4 in
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