"Ford's Highland Park Plant, Detroit, Mich.," Aerial View, circa 1930

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Artifact Overview

Ford Motor Company's Highland Park plant was nothing less than the most influential factory of the 20th century. Within its walls Henry Ford and his associates developed the moving assembly line, introduced the Five Dollar Day for workers, and produced millions of reliable and affordable Model T automobiles that put the world on wheels.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Postcard

Date Made

circa 1930

Subject Date

11 September 1930

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2018.0.4.21

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in

"Ford's Highland Park Plant, Detroit, Mich.," Aerial View, circa 1930