Aerial View of Greenfield Village and Fair Lane Estate, 1936

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Artifact Overview

Auto magnate Henry Ford completed several major construction projects in Dearborn, Michigan. Many related to Ford Motor Company, but others were of personal interest. This aerial view shows Ford's historical village and a portion of the runway at Ford Airport. Ford himself lived nearby -- his estate, Fair Lane, is visible among trees at the top of the photograph.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1936

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.7380

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in