Documentary Photograph of Noah Webster Home before Dismantling and Relocation to Greenfield Village, 1936
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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
1936
Subject Date
1936
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.1929.427
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: 8 in
Width: 10 in
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