Theater in the Ford Rotunda, 1952-1953
THF706421 / Theater in the Ford Rotunda, 1952-1953
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Artifact Overview
As part of its fiftieth anniversary celebration in 1953, Ford Motor Company refurbished the Rotunda -- an exhibit area and hospitality center for Ford's Rouge factory tours. In addition to several dedicated exhibition spaces, the new design included an auditorium, a public lounge, and a themed outdoor ride. The Rotunda drew two million visitors annually until it was destroyed by fire in 1962.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1952-1953
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2003.109.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford & Earl Associates, Inc.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in
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