Richart Wagon Shop before Relocation during the Greenfield Village Restoration Project, June 2002

THF18891 / Richart Wagon Shop before Relocation during the Greenfield Village Restoration Project, June 2002

Artifact Overview

Wagon makers Robert and William Richart offered many services out of this shop, built in Macon, Michigan, in 1847. In addition to building, painting, and repairing wagons, the Richarts fixed tools, sharpened saws, and even mended household furniture. The shop building was moved to Greenfield Village in 1941. This image shows the building in 2002, before it was moved to its current location.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Digital photograph

Date Made

25 June 2002

Subject Date

25 June 2002

Creators

Henry Ford (Organization). Photographic Department

Collection Title

Edison Institute Photographs

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

EI.1929.4209

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Color

Multicolored

Keywords	United States, Michigan, Dearborn Digital photographs Digital images Photographs Open-air museums Wagon makers Workshops (Work spaces) Henry Ford (Organization). Greenfield Village Richart Wagon Shop Greenfield Village Restoration Project, 2002-2003

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Wagon makers Robert and William Richart offered many services out of this shop, built in Macon, Michigan, in 1847. In addition to building, painting and repairing wagons, the Richarts fixed tools, sharpened saws and even mended household furniture. The Richarts remained in business for over 50 years. The shop building was moved to Greenfield Village in 1941.