Old Stage House, Clinton, Mich., November 7, 1909
THF237294 / Old Stage House, Clinton, Mich., November 7, 1909
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Artifact Overview
This "Old Stage House," constructed 1831-2 in Clinton, Michigan, was originally a stagecoach stop on the Detroit-to-Chicago road. In 1927, Henry Ford purchased the building from resident Ella Smith -- the daughter of Walter Smith, who had run the hostelry as Smith's Hotel between 1868 and 1896. Moved to Greenfield Village, the restored and renamed Clinton Inn opened in 1929.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
circa 1908
Subject Date
07 November 1908
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
42.15.1
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Photomechanical processes
Printing (Process)
Handwriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
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This tavern, constructed 1831-2 in Clinton, Michigan, was originally a stagecoach stop on the Detroit-to-Chicago road. In 1927, Henry Ford purchased the run-down building from resident Ella Smith -- the daughter of Walter Smith, who had run the hostelry as Smith's Hotel between 1868 and 1896. Moved to Greenfield Village, the restored and renamed Clinton Inn opened in 1929.