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- President Bill Clinton Signing the Automobile National Heritage Area Act, November 6, 1998 - When President Bill Clinton signed the National Automobile Heritage Act of 1998, he paved the way for what became the MotorCities National Heritage Area. The organization, an affiliate of the National Park Service, grew to include more than 1,200 automotive-related sides in metro Detroit and throughout portions of 16 counties in southern Michigan.
- November 06, 1998
- Collections - Artifact
President Bill Clinton Signing the Automobile National Heritage Area Act, November 6, 1998
When President Bill Clinton signed the National Automobile Heritage Act of 1998, he paved the way for what became the MotorCities National Heritage Area. The organization, an affiliate of the National Park Service, grew to include more than 1,200 automotive-related sides in metro Detroit and throughout portions of 16 counties in southern Michigan.
- "Scanning Henry Ford's Fiddles," 2013 - In 2009 and 2012, The Henry Ford and Henry Ford Hospital teamed up to examine several of Henry Ford's personal violins. CT scans helped identify past repairs and fragile areas not easily discernible through visual inspection. The examinations also revealed more about how the renowned Italian violin makers constructed these impressive musical instruments.
- 2013
- Collections - Artifact
"Scanning Henry Ford's Fiddles," 2013
In 2009 and 2012, The Henry Ford and Henry Ford Hospital teamed up to examine several of Henry Ford's personal violins. CT scans helped identify past repairs and fragile areas not easily discernible through visual inspection. The examinations also revealed more about how the renowned Italian violin makers constructed these impressive musical instruments.