Firestone Test Center near Columbiana County, Ohio, circa 1975

THF627988 / Firestone Test Center near Columbiana County, Ohio, circa 1975 / front

Artifact Overview

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

circa 1975

Creators

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.7332

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10 in

Keywords	United States, Ohio, Columbiana County Photographic prints Photographs Press releases Testing Tire industry Firestone Farmhouse Firestone Tire and Rubber Company

Artifact
Firestone Farmhouse
Benjamin and Catherine Firestone raised their three children in this farmhouse, including tire maker Harvey Firestone. Originally located near Columbiana, Ohio, the 1828 house was updated in 1882 to appear more stylish and up-to-date. The traditional Pennsylvania German layout of the Firestone's farmhouse was transformed, with a central foyer, separate dining room and kitchen, a sitting room, closets, wallpaper, and fancy new furniture.