Ackley Covered Bridge Dedication Ceremony, Greenfield Village, July 2, 1938
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Artifact Overview
The Ackley Covered Bridge originally spanned Wheeling Creek in southwestern Pennsylvania. Henry Ford acquired the then 105-year-old bridge in 1937 and had it moved to Greenfield Village. Descendants of Joshua Ackley, one of the original bridge builders, and other invited guests joined Ford in the dedication ceremonies held on July 2, 1938.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
02 July 1938
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.1929.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4.75 in
Width: 3.75 in
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