Lobby of Lovett Hall, Edison Institute, Dearborn, Michigan, 1937

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Artifact Overview

Lovett Hall, originally called the Recreation or Education Building, was built for a variety of purposes including classrooms, library, gymnasium, and even a swimming pool for Henry Ford's school system. It also houses a ballroom, used for Henry Ford's "Old Time" dancing parties. This is the entry as it appeared when the building was completed, furnished with reproduction high-style antique furniture.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

02 December 1937

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.P.188.22040

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10.125 in

Lobby of Lovett Hall, Edison Institute, Dearborn, Michigan, 1937