Model T Rides in Greenfield Village, 2003

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Artifact Overview

Greenfield Village introduced a reimagined Model T ride experience in 2003. Guests boarded cars from a loading station behind the Mack Avenue Plant for a trip through the village. While a few of the T cars were special replicas built by Ford Motor Company for the automaker's centennial, most were vintage automobiles from the early 20th century.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

14 June 2003

Subject Date

14 June 2003

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.P.B.116027.12

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Chromogenic processes

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 4 in
Width: 6 in

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