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

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