Swiss Chalet in Greenfield Village, circa 1934

THF728547 / Swiss Chalet in Greenfield Village, circa 1934

Artifact Overview

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1934

Creators

Collection Title

Location

Object ID

84.1.1657.54

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

Keywords	United States, Michigan, Dearborn Photographic prints Photographs Buildings (Structures) Open-air museums Henry Ford (Organization). Greenfield Village Swiss Chalet

Artifact
Swiss Chalet
The Swiss Chalet structure was built in 1935 in Greenfield Village as a watchmaker's workshop where fine watches and clocks were made and repaired. The building is currently used for staff purposes. Henry Ford was fascinated with the craft of watchmaking and tinkered with timepieces throughout his life--he saw this building as a way to share his interest with the public.