Cars Awaiting Arrival of Thomas Edison and Herbert Hoover at Smiths Creek Station for Light's Golden Jubilee, October 21, 1929

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Artifact Overview

On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an elaborate celebration in Dearborn, Michigan, in honor of his friend Thomas A. Edison. Known as Light's Golden Jubilee, the event marked the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of a practical incandescent electric lamp. The festivities began with Edison's arrival at Smiths Creek Station in Ford's Greenfield Village, where a number of distinguished guests waited.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

21 October 1929

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

P.O.4673.A

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in
Width: 11 in

Cars Awaiting Arrival of Thomas Edison and Herbert Hoover at Smiths Creek Station for Light's Golden Jubilee, October 21, 1929