Construction of Henry Ford Museum Parking Lot, 1936
THF132829 / Construction of Henry Ford Museum Parking Lot, 1936
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Artifact Overview
Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village both were initially designed to serve students at the Edison Institute Schools. There were no provisions for outside visitors. But public interest necessitated new amenities. The museum received a parking lot in 1936. Before the lot was completed, visitors parked everywhere.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
04 June 1936
Subject Date
04 June 1936
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.188.P.16630
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
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