Fireplace at "The Mangoes," Winter Estate of Henry and Clara Ford in Fort Myers, Florida, circa 1920
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Artifact Overview
In 1916, Henry and Clara Ford purchased "The Mangoes," a winter home in Fort Myers, Florida, located next to the wintertime retreat of Thomas and Mina Edison. The Fords' estate featured a Craftsman-style bungalow house and lush grounds along the Caloosahatchee River. The fireplace's double mantle and surrounding built-in benches were in keeping with Craftsman design.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Negative (Photograph)
Date Made
circa 1947
Subject Date
circa 1920
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.N.O.15661
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 5 in
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