Noah Webster House at its Original Site, New Haven, Connecticut, 1932

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Artifact Overview

This is textbook pioneer and spelling reformer Noah Webster's home on its original site in New Haven, Connecticut. Henry Ford admired Webster and recognized his house as an important piece of American history. Ford had the building moved to Greenfield Village - his historical outdoor museum in Dearborn, Michigan. This view documents architectural details, including second floor bay windows not moved with the house.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

1960

Subject Date

1932

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.420

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: 3.50 in
Width: 5.75 in