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- 1920 Excelsior Motorcycle Formerly Owned by Charles Lindbergh, after Restoration, 1961-1962 - Charles Lindbergh purchased this Excelsior motorcycle in his hometown of Little Falls, Minnesota, in 1920. He used it while attending the University of Wisconsin, and he rode it on trips to Kentucky, Florida, and Nebraska as well. Lindbergh gifted his Excelsior to The Henry Ford in 1943. The motorcycle was restored in 1961 with missing parts replaced and correct paint reapplied.
- 1961-1962
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1920 Excelsior Motorcycle Formerly Owned by Charles Lindbergh, after Restoration, 1961-1962
Charles Lindbergh purchased this Excelsior motorcycle in his hometown of Little Falls, Minnesota, in 1920. He used it while attending the University of Wisconsin, and he rode it on trips to Kentucky, Florida, and Nebraska as well. Lindbergh gifted his Excelsior to The Henry Ford in 1943. The motorcycle was restored in 1961 with missing parts replaced and correct paint reapplied.
- during the Restoration of Henry Ford Museum Clocktower, 2000 -
- May 04, 2000
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during the Restoration of Henry Ford Museum Clocktower, 2000
- during the Restoration of Prechter Promenade in Henry Ford Museum, 2001 -
- July 19, 2001
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during the Restoration of Prechter Promenade in Henry Ford Museum, 2001
- Ingersoll-Rand Diesel-Electric Locomotive #90 Before Restoration at Henry Ford Museum, 1982 - Ingersoll-Rand, in collaboration with General Electric and American Locomotive Company, built diesel-electric locomotive #90 in 1926. Ingersoll-Rand used the locomotive in the railyard at its Phillipsburg, New Jersey, plant for some 40 years. Diesel-electric power proved more efficient and cost-effective than steam. Donated to The Henry Ford in 1970, the locomotive received a cosmetic restoration in 1983.
- 1982
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Ingersoll-Rand Diesel-Electric Locomotive #90 Before Restoration at Henry Ford Museum, 1982
Ingersoll-Rand, in collaboration with General Electric and American Locomotive Company, built diesel-electric locomotive #90 in 1926. Ingersoll-Rand used the locomotive in the railyard at its Phillipsburg, New Jersey, plant for some 40 years. Diesel-electric power proved more efficient and cost-effective than steam. Donated to The Henry Ford in 1970, the locomotive received a cosmetic restoration in 1983.
- Ingersoll-Rand Diesel-Electric Locomotive #90 Before Restoration at Henry Ford Museum, 1982 - Ingersoll-Rand, in collaboration with General Electric and American Locomotive Company, built diesel-electric locomotive #90 in 1926. Ingersoll-Rand used the locomotive in the railyard at its Phillipsburg, New Jersey, plant for some 40 years. Diesel-electric power proved more efficient and cost-effective than steam. Donated to The Henry Ford in 1970, the locomotive received a cosmetic restoration in 1983.
- 1982
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Ingersoll-Rand Diesel-Electric Locomotive #90 Before Restoration at Henry Ford Museum, 1982
Ingersoll-Rand, in collaboration with General Electric and American Locomotive Company, built diesel-electric locomotive #90 in 1926. Ingersoll-Rand used the locomotive in the railyard at its Phillipsburg, New Jersey, plant for some 40 years. Diesel-electric power proved more efficient and cost-effective than steam. Donated to The Henry Ford in 1970, the locomotive received a cosmetic restoration in 1983.
- Ingersoll-Rand Diesel-Electric Locomotive #90 Before Restoration at Henry Ford Museum, 1982 - Ingersoll-Rand, in collaboration with General Electric and American Locomotive Company, built diesel-electric locomotive #90 in 1926. Ingersoll-Rand used the locomotive in the railyard at its Phillipsburg, New Jersey, plant for some 40 years. Diesel-electric power proved more efficient and cost-effective than steam. Donated to The Henry Ford in 1970, the locomotive received a cosmetic restoration in 1983.
- 1982
- Collections - Artifact
Ingersoll-Rand Diesel-Electric Locomotive #90 Before Restoration at Henry Ford Museum, 1982
Ingersoll-Rand, in collaboration with General Electric and American Locomotive Company, built diesel-electric locomotive #90 in 1926. Ingersoll-Rand used the locomotive in the railyard at its Phillipsburg, New Jersey, plant for some 40 years. Diesel-electric power proved more efficient and cost-effective than steam. Donated to The Henry Ford in 1970, the locomotive received a cosmetic restoration in 1983.
- Gunsolly Carding Mill Being Relocated during the Greenfield Village Restoration Project, November 2002 - By 2000, Greenfield Village began showing its age. Buildings and crumbling infrastructure desperately needed repair. Museum planners envisioned a revitalized village. They created themed "Historic Districts" by relocating and refurbishing the historic structures. Workers repaved streets and upgraded water, sewer, electric, and gas lines. In June 2003, nine months after restoration began, visitors passed through a new entrance into a reborn Greenfield Village.
- November 01, 2002
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Gunsolly Carding Mill Being Relocated during the Greenfield Village Restoration Project, November 2002
By 2000, Greenfield Village began showing its age. Buildings and crumbling infrastructure desperately needed repair. Museum planners envisioned a revitalized village. They created themed "Historic Districts" by relocating and refurbishing the historic structures. Workers repaved streets and upgraded water, sewer, electric, and gas lines. In June 2003, nine months after restoration began, visitors passed through a new entrance into a reborn Greenfield Village.
- Richart Wagon Shop before Relocation during the Greenfield Village Restoration Project, June 2002 - Wagon makers Robert and William Richart offered many services out of this shop, built in Macon, Michigan, in 1847. In addition to building, painting, and repairing wagons, the Richarts fixed tools, sharpened saws, and even mended household furniture. The shop building was moved to Greenfield Village in 1941. This image shows the building in 2002, before it was moved to its current location.
- June 25, 2002
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Richart Wagon Shop before Relocation during the Greenfield Village Restoration Project, June 2002
Wagon makers Robert and William Richart offered many services out of this shop, built in Macon, Michigan, in 1847. In addition to building, painting, and repairing wagons, the Richarts fixed tools, sharpened saws, and even mended household furniture. The shop building was moved to Greenfield Village in 1941. This image shows the building in 2002, before it was moved to its current location.
- Richart Wagon Shop before Relocation during the Greenfield Village Restoration Project, June 2002 - Wagon makers Robert and William Richart offered many services out of this shop, built in Macon, Michigan, in 1847. In addition to building, painting, and repairing wagons, the Richarts fixed tools, sharpened saws, and even mended household furniture. The shop building was moved to Greenfield Village in 1941. This image shows the building in 2002, before it was moved to its current location.
- June 25, 2002
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Richart Wagon Shop before Relocation during the Greenfield Village Restoration Project, June 2002
Wagon makers Robert and William Richart offered many services out of this shop, built in Macon, Michigan, in 1847. In addition to building, painting, and repairing wagons, the Richarts fixed tools, sharpened saws, and even mended household furniture. The shop building was moved to Greenfield Village in 1941. This image shows the building in 2002, before it was moved to its current location.
- Gunsolly Carding Mill at Relocation Site during the Greenfield Village Restoration Project, November 2002 - By 2000, Greenfield Village began showing its age. Buildings and crumbling infrastructure desperately needed repair. Museum planners envisioned a revitalized village. They created themed "Historic Districts" by relocating and refurbishing the historic structures. Workers repaved streets and upgraded water, sewer, electric, and gas lines. In June 2003, nine months after restoration began, visitors passed through a new entrance into a reborn Greenfield Village.
- November 13, 2002
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Gunsolly Carding Mill at Relocation Site during the Greenfield Village Restoration Project, November 2002
By 2000, Greenfield Village began showing its age. Buildings and crumbling infrastructure desperately needed repair. Museum planners envisioned a revitalized village. They created themed "Historic Districts" by relocating and refurbishing the historic structures. Workers repaved streets and upgraded water, sewer, electric, and gas lines. In June 2003, nine months after restoration began, visitors passed through a new entrance into a reborn Greenfield Village.