Grounds of "The Mangoes," Winter Estate of Henry and Clara Ford, circa 1920

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Artifact Overview

In 1916, Henry and Clara Ford purchased "The Mangoes." The Fort Myers, Florida, property adjoined the winter home of Thomas Edison -- Henry's friend and mentor. The estate featured a Craftsman bungalow and grounds lush with citrus trees and tropical plants. This image shows some of the buildings and landscaping found at the Fords' winter retreat.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1914

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

P.O.2430

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 3.875 in
Width: 5 in

Grounds of "The Mangoes," Winter Estate of Henry and Clara Ford, circa 1920