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- Rosalie and Rudy Ruzicska with Civil War Gun Collection, June 1972 - Rudy Ruzicska was a long-time photographer at The Henry Ford. He started his 66-year-long career in 1956 while still in high school, working part-time in maintenance and cleaning. Rudy also pitched in where needed. When a position opened in photography, he took it, documenting many of the institution's events, programs, and collections over his career. Rudy retired in 2022.
- June 16, 1972
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Rosalie and Rudy Ruzicska with Civil War Gun Collection, June 1972
Rudy Ruzicska was a long-time photographer at The Henry Ford. He started his 66-year-long career in 1956 while still in high school, working part-time in maintenance and cleaning. Rudy also pitched in where needed. When a position opened in photography, he took it, documenting many of the institution's events, programs, and collections over his career. Rudy retired in 2022.
- Mourners Paying Last Respects to Henry Ford, Lovett Hall, Dearborn, Michigan, April 9, 1947 - Henry Ford died on April 7, 1947, at his Fair Lane estate in Dearborn, Michigan. Thousands mourned his death. Before his funeral, Ford's body lay in repose in the lobby of what is now Lovett Hall near Greenfield Village. Many waited in a mile-long line to pay their last respects to the automotive pioneer.
- April 09, 1947
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Mourners Paying Last Respects to Henry Ford, Lovett Hall, Dearborn, Michigan, April 9, 1947
Henry Ford died on April 7, 1947, at his Fair Lane estate in Dearborn, Michigan. Thousands mourned his death. Before his funeral, Ford's body lay in repose in the lobby of what is now Lovett Hall near Greenfield Village. Many waited in a mile-long line to pay their last respects to the automotive pioneer.
- Parade of Historic Vehicles before the Dedication of the Henry Ford Postage Stamp in Greenfield Village, July 30, 1968 - The United States Post Office issued a commemorative postage stamp honoring Henry Ford on July 30, 1968 -- the 105th anniversary of Ford's birth. Speakers at the dedication ceremony, held in Greenfield Village, included Postmaster General Marvin Watson, U.S. Representative John Dingell, and Ford Motor Company Chairman and CEO (and Henry Ford's grandson) Henry Ford II.
- July 30, 1968
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Parade of Historic Vehicles before the Dedication of the Henry Ford Postage Stamp in Greenfield Village, July 30, 1968
The United States Post Office issued a commemorative postage stamp honoring Henry Ford on July 30, 1968 -- the 105th anniversary of Ford's birth. Speakers at the dedication ceremony, held in Greenfield Village, included Postmaster General Marvin Watson, U.S. Representative John Dingell, and Ford Motor Company Chairman and CEO (and Henry Ford's grandson) Henry Ford II.
- Mourners Waiting in Line to Pay Last Respects to Henry Ford, Lovett Hall, Dearborn, Michigan, April 9, 1947 - Henry Ford died on April 7, 1947, at his Fair Lane estate in Dearborn, Michigan. Thousands mourned his death. Before his funeral, Ford's body lay in repose in the lobby of what is now Lovett Hall near Greenfield Village. Many waited in a mile-long line to pay their last respects to the automotive pioneer.
- April 09, 1947
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Mourners Waiting in Line to Pay Last Respects to Henry Ford, Lovett Hall, Dearborn, Michigan, April 9, 1947
Henry Ford died on April 7, 1947, at his Fair Lane estate in Dearborn, Michigan. Thousands mourned his death. Before his funeral, Ford's body lay in repose in the lobby of what is now Lovett Hall near Greenfield Village. Many waited in a mile-long line to pay their last respects to the automotive pioneer.
- Swimming Pool in Edison Institute Education Building (Lovett Hall), December 1937 - Lovett Hall, located on the campus of The Henry Ford and originally called the Recreation or Education Building, was built for various purposes. It contained a library, classrooms, gymnasium, and even a swimming pool (seen here) for Henry Ford's school system. The building also housed a ballroom for Henry Ford's "Old Time" dancing parties.
- December 02, 1937
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Swimming Pool in Edison Institute Education Building (Lovett Hall), December 1937
Lovett Hall, located on the campus of The Henry Ford and originally called the Recreation or Education Building, was built for various purposes. It contained a library, classrooms, gymnasium, and even a swimming pool (seen here) for Henry Ford's school system. The building also housed a ballroom for Henry Ford's "Old Time" dancing parties.
- Edison Institute Education Building (Lovett Hall), May 1938 - Lovett Hall, located on the campus of The Henry Ford and originally called the Recreation or Education Building, was built for a variety of purposes. It contained a library, gymnasium, classrooms and even a swimming pool for Henry Ford's school system. The building also housed a ballroom for Henry Ford's "Old Time" dancing parties.
- May 04, 1938
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Edison Institute Education Building (Lovett Hall), May 1938
Lovett Hall, located on the campus of The Henry Ford and originally called the Recreation or Education Building, was built for a variety of purposes. It contained a library, gymnasium, classrooms and even a swimming pool for Henry Ford's school system. The building also housed a ballroom for Henry Ford's "Old Time" dancing parties.
- Entrance to Robert Hudson Tannahill Library in Lovett Hall, circa 1974 - Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum opened the Robert Hudson Tannahill Research Library in 1973. Named for a prominent benefactor and trustee, the library brought together and made available to the public the institution's diverse collection of documents, publications, graphics, and photographs. The library was incorporated into the Benson Ford Research Center in 2002.
- circa 1974
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Entrance to Robert Hudson Tannahill Library in Lovett Hall, circa 1974
Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum opened the Robert Hudson Tannahill Research Library in 1973. Named for a prominent benefactor and trustee, the library brought together and made available to the public the institution's diverse collection of documents, publications, graphics, and photographs. The library was incorporated into the Benson Ford Research Center in 2002.
- Linda Detrick Nelson and the Redford Union High School Prom Court, Lovett Hall, May 13, 1960 -
- May 13, 1960
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Linda Detrick Nelson and the Redford Union High School Prom Court, Lovett Hall, May 13, 1960
- Henry Ford and H. G. Wells in Lovett Hall Library, 1937 - Henry Ford entertained many famous guests at Greenfield Village and his museum in Dearborn, Michigan. In November 1937, H. G. Wells stopped by while on a lecture tour of several American cities. Wells was a well-known and prolific author who wrote such works as <em>The Time Machine</em> and <em>The War of the Worlds</em>.
- November 05, 1937
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Henry Ford and H. G. Wells in Lovett Hall Library, 1937
Henry Ford entertained many famous guests at Greenfield Village and his museum in Dearborn, Michigan. In November 1937, H. G. Wells stopped by while on a lecture tour of several American cities. Wells was a well-known and prolific author who wrote such works as The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds.
- Chandelier Used in the Lovett Hall Ballroom, The Henry Ford -
- 1936
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Chandelier Used in the Lovett Hall Ballroom, The Henry Ford