Clara Ford and Henry Ford in the Peony Garden at Fair Lane, Dearborn, Michigan, 1923
THF112516 / Clara Ford and Henry Ford in the Peony Garden at Fair Lane, Dearborn, Michigan, 1923
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Artifact Overview
In the early 1910s, Henry and Clara Ford selected 1300 acres of farmland in Dearborn, Michigan, as the site for a new home. They called the estate Fair Lane. Surrounded by woods, meadows, gardens, and the nature they loved, Henry and Clara found this home a peaceful respite. Here they could wander the landscaped grounds, entertain guests, and play with grandchildren.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1923
Subject Date
1923
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.O.5985
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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SetFair Lane: The Fords' Private Railroad Car
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By 1920, Henry and Clara Ford found it difficult to travel by railroad. Henry Ford was widely recognized -- pestered by the public and hounded by reporters. The Fords purchased a private railroad car they called Fair Lane, so they could travel conveniently and quietly across the extensive American railroad network. The Fords made more than 400 trips with Fair Lane from 1921 to 1942.