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- Henry Ford II and Architect John Portman with Model of Detroit Renaissance Center, May 1972 - In his final years as chairman and CEO of Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford II championed the Renaissance Center, a $350 million office-hotel-retail complex intended to revitalize downtown Detroit. The RenCen opened in phases, with the last of its seven towers completed in 1981. Ironically, General Motors purchased the complex in 1996 to house its world headquarters.
- May 15, 1972
- Collections - Artifact
Henry Ford II and Architect John Portman with Model of Detroit Renaissance Center, May 1972
In his final years as chairman and CEO of Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford II championed the Renaissance Center, a $350 million office-hotel-retail complex intended to revitalize downtown Detroit. The RenCen opened in phases, with the last of its seven towers completed in 1981. Ironically, General Motors purchased the complex in 1996 to house its world headquarters.
- Racing Poster, "Detroit Grand Prix VI," 1987 - From 1982 to 1988, the annual Detroit Grand Prix was a Formula One event with drivers competing on a challenging street circuit through downtown. Each year, an original commemorative poster captured the race's excitement. In 1987, Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna earned a second consecutive victory in the event. The race shifted to the CART Indy car series in 1989.
- 19 June 1987 - 21 June 1987
- Collections - Artifact
Racing Poster, "Detroit Grand Prix VI," 1987
From 1982 to 1988, the annual Detroit Grand Prix was a Formula One event with drivers competing on a challenging street circuit through downtown. Each year, an original commemorative poster captured the race's excitement. In 1987, Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna earned a second consecutive victory in the event. The race shifted to the CART Indy car series in 1989.
- Racing Poster, "Detroit Grand Prix," 1982 - From 1982 to 1988, the annual Detroit Grand Prix was a Formula One event with drivers competing on a challenging street circuit through downtown. Each year, an original commemorative poster captured the excitement of the race. British driver John Watson won the inaugural 1982 event for the McLaren team. The race shifted to the CART Indy car series in 1989.
- 04 June 1982 - 06 June 1982
- Collections - Artifact
Racing Poster, "Detroit Grand Prix," 1982
From 1982 to 1988, the annual Detroit Grand Prix was a Formula One event with drivers competing on a challenging street circuit through downtown. Each year, an original commemorative poster captured the excitement of the race. British driver John Watson won the inaugural 1982 event for the McLaren team. The race shifted to the CART Indy car series in 1989.
- Henry Ford II with Coleman Young, Detroit Renaissance Center, January 1979 - Henry Ford II, Chairman and CEO of Ford Motor Company, and Coleman Young, Mayor of Detroit, both worked to revitalize the Motor City in the 1970s. Together they championed the Renaissance Center, a massive office-hotel-retail complex built on the Detroit River in the city's central business district. Construction on the $350 million RenCen started in 1973 and finished in 1981.
- January 12, 1979
- Collections - Artifact
Henry Ford II with Coleman Young, Detroit Renaissance Center, January 1979
Henry Ford II, Chairman and CEO of Ford Motor Company, and Coleman Young, Mayor of Detroit, both worked to revitalize the Motor City in the 1970s. Together they championed the Renaissance Center, a massive office-hotel-retail complex built on the Detroit River in the city's central business district. Construction on the $350 million RenCen started in 1973 and finished in 1981.
- Henry Ford II Speaking at Detroit Renaissance Center, January 1979 - In his final years as chairman and CEO of Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford II championed the Renaissance Center, a $350 million office-hotel-retail complex intended to revitalize downtown Detroit. The RenCen opened in phases, with the last of its seven towers completed in 1981. Ironically, General Motors purchased the complex in 1996 to house its world headquarters.
- January 12, 1979
- Collections - Artifact
Henry Ford II Speaking at Detroit Renaissance Center, January 1979
In his final years as chairman and CEO of Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford II championed the Renaissance Center, a $350 million office-hotel-retail complex intended to revitalize downtown Detroit. The RenCen opened in phases, with the last of its seven towers completed in 1981. Ironically, General Motors purchased the complex in 1996 to house its world headquarters.
- Racing Poster, "Detroit Grand Prix IV," 1985 - From 1982 to 1988, the annual Detroit Grand Prix was a Formula One event with drivers competing on a challenging street circuit through downtown. Each year, an original commemorative poster captured the excitement of the race. Finnish driver Keke Rosberg won the 1985 contest for Britain's Williams racing team. The race shifted to the CART Indy car series in 1989.
- 21 June 1985 - 23 June 1985
- Collections - Artifact
Racing Poster, "Detroit Grand Prix IV," 1985
From 1982 to 1988, the annual Detroit Grand Prix was a Formula One event with drivers competing on a challenging street circuit through downtown. Each year, an original commemorative poster captured the excitement of the race. Finnish driver Keke Rosberg won the 1985 contest for Britain's Williams racing team. The race shifted to the CART Indy car series in 1989.