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"The President" Locomotive Arrives at Smiths Creek Station, October 21, 1929

THF149585 / "The President" Locomotive Arrives at Smiths Creek Station, October 21, 1929
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Artifact Overview

Henry and Clara Ford and their guests, Thomas and Mina Edison, and President Herbert Hoover and First Lady Lou Hoover, traveled to The Henry Ford's 1929 dedication ceremonies in grand fashion. The 1858 steam locomotive The President -- named in President Hoover's honor -- pulled the party from Detroit's Michigan Central Station to the Smiths Creek Depot in Greenfield Village.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

21 October 1929

Subject Date

21 October 1929

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.P.O.4675.B

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Photographic materials

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in

"The President" Locomotive Arrives at Smiths Creek Station, October 21, 1929