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

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

Theater in the Ford Rotunda, 1952-1953